Nevada Judge Attacked by Defendant During Court Case

Published: 04 January 2024 at 03:29

A defendant in a felony battery case, Deobra Delone Redden, attacked Clark County District Judge Mary Kay Holthus during a court hearing in Las Vegas. The attack was captured on courtroom video and resulted in injuries to the judge and a courtroom marshal. Redden was arrested and is facing multiple new felony charges, including battery on a protected person. The incident occurred at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas and happened quickly, leaving court officials unsure of how to respond.

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