Attack Unveils: Man Jumps Over Bench to Assault US Judge

Deobra Redden

In a startling turn of events, the courtroom descended into chaos as Deobra Redden, a 30-year-old convicted criminal, launched a violent attack on Judge Mary Kay Holthus just moments before she was set to sentence him to jail. The dramatic scene, captured on video, reveals Redden’s audacious leap over the court bench, initiating a physical assault on the judge.

The footage depicts the shocking moment when Redden attacked Judge Holthus in the Clark County Court in Las Vegas, prompting court staff to swiftly intervene. The assailant, a three-time convicted criminal, was forcibly removed from the judge by court personnel who vigorously attempted to keep him at bay.

During the scuffle, a court marshal sustained injuries and was later hospitalized. Although Judge Holthus also suffered injuries, her condition did not necessitate hospitalization.

The courtroom chaos unfolded when Redden’s attorney, in a surprising turn of events, argued for probation instead of a jail sentence for his client, who was facing charges of attempted battery with substantial bodily harm. The tension escalated quickly, culminating in Redden’s aggressive lunge at Judge Holthus.

An audible alarm sounded for several minutes, alerting everyone in the vicinity to the…