[wildaxboxer]

Well that's his solicitors award-winning mitigation speech out the window

[seleukosnikator]

Hope this guy is wormfood already or soon.

Originally Posted by 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.

[MorbidlYaBeasT]

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.

Many fine books have been written in prison.

[kellyhound]

Originally Posted by seleukosnikator ↗

Hope this guy is wormfood already or soon.

Redden reportedly yelled obscenities and later told police he “tried to kill the judge,” claiming he was having a “bad day.”

Redden has a significant criminal record, including three felony convictions and multiple arrests for violent offenses.

2021: Served a one-year prison sentence for third-offense domestic battery.

April 2023: Arrested for threatening to “bust the kneecaps” of his brother-in-law with a baseball bat, leading to charges of attempted battery with substantial bodily harm. He pleaded guilty to a reduced charge in November 2023.

2022: Granted parole after serving time for battery causing substantial harm.

Redden has a history of probation violations and completed the District Court’s mental health court program twice.

Redden’s defense team and family have stated he was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

In April 2023, a judge ordered a competency evaluation, and he was placed in a state behavioral facility.

By October 2023, he was deemed competent to stand trial. His attorney, Carl Arnold, noted Redden was not on medication during the January 2024 attack, describing him as being in a “delusional state.”

After the courtroom attack he was initially charged with 13 counts, including battery and extortion, but later faced 9 charges, including attempted murder of a victim aged 60 or older.

On February 29, 2024, Redden pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. On September 3, 2024, during his trial, he changed his plea to guilty but mentally ill for all but one charge, with no prior agreement with prosecutors.

On December 10, 2024, Judge Susan Johnson sentenced Redden to 26 to 65 years in prison, with parole eligibility in the 2050's.

Redden expressed remorse, stating, “I’m not an evil person,” and questioned the prosecution’s portrayal of his character. Prosecutors highlighted his extensive violent history and lack of impulse control, arguing he was incapable of rehabilitation.

Additional Sentencing: On January 8, 2024, Judge Holthus sentenced Redden to 19 to 48 months for the original battery case, completed before the new charges were addressed in a separate court to avoid a conflict of interest.

Redden’s legal team advocated for mental health treatment over punitive measures, hoping the case would highlight the need for judicial system reform. His foster mother and sister emphasized his lifelong struggle with mental illness, questioning the effectiveness of incarceration.

[DarkSighted]

So... was there a little bouncy launch stunt-platform in front of the judge's area? Boing!

[gringo1965]

he got a BOATLOAD of time for that

[CatBatMan]

I kept reading the name as Debora (as in Debbie) and was a little confused.

Also, I want a shirt with my own photo on it.