Las Vegas defendant injures judge, bailiff after escaping from court - Video
A Las Vegas judge and bailiff were injured Wednesday morning after being attacked by a defendant. He was devastated when he learned he was going to jail again.
When Deobra Delone Redden, 30, of Las Vegas heard he would be incarcerated, she asked Clark County Circuit Judge Mary Kay Howe as she sat on the bench. Mary Kay Holthus cursed and jumped on her.
He jumped on Holthus, punched her repeatedly and pushed her against a wall, local media reported.
Holthus was injured but did not require immediate hospitalization.
marshal hospitalized
An unnamed bailiff assigned to the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas immediately rushed to Holthus' aid. His forehead was injured and bleeding and his shoulder was dislocated, according to AP. He was treated at a local hospital.
Several court staff and officials argued with Redden before he was thrown to the ground. According to AP, several people assaulted Redden during the confrontation.
Redden was eventually arrested and taken to the Clark County Detention Center where he remains in custody.
He was arrested on Wednesday on two new charges: assault and battery on a protected person in connection with attacks on judges and bailiffs in court.
The incident happened around 11 a.m. as Redden was set to be sentenced. This involves an arrest on April 23, 2023, for allegedly trying to attack someone with a baseball bat. In November, Redden admitted attempted assault causing grievous bodily harm.
Before the attack, Redden told a judge he did not believe he should be sent to prison for his crimes last year. "But if it's right for you, you've got to do what you've got to do," Redden said.
Holthus, who had been a prosecutor before being elected to the bench, told him she would send him to prison and not grant him parole. “I think it’s time for him to try something different,” Holthus said as he pondered the quote.
The situation quickly escalated, with Redden yelling obscenities at the judge.
It happened so fast it was hard to know what to do," Clark County Assistant District Attorney Richard Scow later told The Associated Press.
Redden was found competent to stand trial last year, several months after he was ordered to receive residential treatment at a state forensic psychiatric facility, Las Vegas TV station KLAS reported.
According to AP, Redden was incarcerated in Nevada after a previous domestic violence conviction.
Court Staff Praise
In a statement after Wednesday's violence, Las Vegas District Court officials said, "We commend the heroic actions of their staff, law enforcement officers and all those who subdued the defendant."
The Court remains committed to ensuring the safety of our courts and courtrooms. We are reviewing all protocols and will take all necessary steps to protect the judiciary, the public and our staff. "
"Thank God the judge did a great job," Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson added in a statement released Wednesday. "Thank God for the heroic efforts of those who came to her aid, especially her marshals and staff. Without them the situation would have been much worse as this defendant displayed extremely violent behavior and I am sure there will be consequences .”
Redden's attorney had no comment when contacted by local media on Wednesday.
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