Nevada Man Charged with Attempted Murder for Attacking Judge

Deobra Redden, who suffers from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, faces multiple charges following a violent courtroom incident.

Deobra Redden, the man who attacked a Nevada judge during a sentencing hearing, has been charged with attempted murder and faces a dozen other charges, including battery on a protected person resulting in substantial bodily harm and battery by a prisoner.
Redden was sentenced by Judge Mary Kay Holthus to 19 to 48 months in prison on a felony battery charge stemming from a baseball bat attack last year.
Redden's attorney has stated that he struggles with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
During the attack, Redden pulled out part of Judge Holthus’ hair and caused injuries to a law clerk and a court marshal who intervened.
Judge Holthus returned to work the day after the attack, despite experiencing some soreness and stiffness.