[kellyhound]

A Las Vegas judge was attacked during a sentencing hearing on Wednesday and the incident was captured on video.

Deobra Redden swore at Judge Mary Kay Holthus as she handed down the sentence, then jumped over the bench and lunged at her.

Redden was scheduled to be sentenced for a charge of attempted battery with substantial bodily harm. Before the attack, a prosecutor said Redden had a history of violent crimes and asked for a prison term. Past charges include home invasion, domestic violence and battery on a protected person.

Speaking on his own behalf, Redden said he was "in a better place in my mind," had a better support system and had a new job.

"I feel like I shouldn't be sent to prison, but if it's appropriate for you, then you gotta do what you gotta do," he said.

Redden's attorney also argued for a suspended sentence, citing previous completions of probation programs, his mental health history and his background.

"I appreciate that, but I think it's time that he get a taste of something else," Holthus responded. "Because I just can't with that history."

That's when Redden swore at Holthus, jumped over the bench and leapt onto the judge, leading to a melee as he attacked her. A man next to Holthus and a court marshal both tried to hold Redden back and subdue him.

"Hey, get off her. Get off her. Don't do this!" someone yells.

Several people eventually started to hit Redden to get him to stop, though much of the response took place off-camera. Holthus can be heard yelling out during the attack, as well.

"Is she okay?" another person asks.

Someone activated an alarm and Redden could be heard yelling as people checked on Holthus. One of the court marshals can be seen holding a cloth or tissue to his head, as well.

Holthus was eventually able to stand after a few minutes, and officers escorted her out of the courtroom before ordering all other defendants out.

News 3 was told a marshal was taken to a hospital for examination, as well as Holthus. Both are expected to be okay.

[Mr.NoCredit]

That was great!!!

Not saying he didn’t deserve it but seeing him fly over her desk and watching them disappear behind it was very gratifying!

Judges at times seem very narcissistic and overly judgmental when talking to subjects. I’ve been in front of a couple in my lifetime. Seeing this was nothing short of pretty fucking cool…

I’ll bet he gets a better sentence now that his true colors were shown in court.. see ya wouldn’t want to be ya.. he’s gone for a while now..

[houseoftechno]

Angry man sounded like a dog barking in the last 10 seconds of the vid.

[William May]

Surprised they didn't just give him 4 rounds. One in the spine would have been ideal.

[Trucked up]

We all know how slow the wheels of justice can be, he just wanted an immediate appeal of his sentence.

[Yanni]

athletic prowess

[Black_Spruce]

A white man will sit there while a feminist judge looks down her nose saying he'll never see his kids again, he's about to lose his house, car, all his money, and have to work himself into an early grave to avoid prison, and he'll meekly accept it. Black man about to get a little bit of time for assault? Not having it. We could learn a thing or two.

[Yanni]

Originally Posted by Black_Spruce ↗

A white man will sit there while a feminist judge looks down her nose saying he'll never see his kids again, he's about to lose his house, car, all his money, and have to work himself into an early grave to avoid prison, and he'll meekly accept it. Black man about to get a little bit of time for assault? Not having it. We could learn a thing or two.

the non-impulsive (non-black) man would spend 8 or 10 less years in prison on the same rap, because he had the mental capacity to control himself.
...but you keep on assaulting people, cuz...disrespek!!
whatever works.

[Caf002]

The one dude in the suit hits like a toddler! And the one attorney just watched like was watching a boxing match on tv…..probably hoping that Ms Judge got a good whooping!

[SuperTrofeo]

Someone needed to snot the bitch in the gallery too.