Defendant Attacks Judge in Las Vegas Courtroom, Faces New Charges

Deobra Redden, previously on trial for a felony battery case, now faces 13 new counts including extortion and coercion with force after attacking Judge Mary Kay Holthus in the courtroom.

Deobra Redden, a defendant in a felony battery case, attacked Clark County District Court Judge Mary Kay Holthus in the courtroom after it became clear he was being sentenced to prison.
Redden reportedly said he was trying to kill the judge and blamed his actions on having a 'bad day'.
Judge Holthus suffered some injuries but was not hospitalized. A courtroom marshal was hospitalized for treatment of a bleeding gash on his forehead and a dislocated shoulder.
Redden, who has a history of violent offenses, now faces 13 new counts including extortion and coercion with force.
Experts suggest the attack highlights a growing issue of violence against judges in the U.S., with the U.S. Marshals Service recording approximately 4,500 threats made against U.S. judges in 2022.