A man who was caught on video assaulting a judge in Clark County, Nevada, found himself on the receiving end of a sentence delivered by the very same judge. Judge Mary Kay Holthus sentenced Deobra Redden to 19 months to four years in prison for attempted battery with substantial bodily harm in a separate incident.
Redden, 30, whose hands, mouth, and face were concealed during the court appearance, had disrupted his earlier sentencing with a viral attack on Judge Holthus. The judge emphasized that the imposed sentence had been planned before the assault.
During Monday’s hearing, Holthus addressed the events of last week, stating, “When we were last here, arguments were concluded and the court had begun to pronounce sentence when an incident occurred, an incident initiated by Mr. Redden, preventing the court from completing the sentencing,” Holthus explained. She added that any consequences related to the attack would be addressed in the future by a different court.
In addition to the recent sentencing, Redden faces charges related to last week’s attack, including seven counts of battery on a protected person and battery, as indicated in court records.
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Last Wednesday’s chaotic scene unfolded when Redden and his attorney requested probation instead of jail time, citing his efforts to turn his life around with a new job and plans to resume education. However, Holthus read Redden’s extensive criminal history aloud, revealing “three felonies, misdemeanors, multiple DVs (domestic violence), robberies, attempted home invasion.”
Despite Redden’s attorney expressing confidence in his ability to complete probation, Judge Holthus insisted it was time for him to face a different consequence given his troubling history.
In a sudden outburst, Redden shouted expletives and attacked the judge, forcing her to the ground. As courtroom attendees attempted to restrain him, Redden continued his violent outburst, causing injuries to Judge Holthus.
While the judge returned to work the following day, she remained “sore and stiff,” according to Chief Judge Jerry Wiese. The district attorney is currently reviewing evidence and plans to file additional charges against Redden.
