"Attacker in Court Sentencing Claims Bad Day, Faces Solitary Confinement Amid Marshal Shortage"
TL;DR
During a sentencing hearing in Las Vegas, Deobra Redden attacked Judge Mary Kay Holthus, claiming he was having a bad day. The assault occurred after the judge indicated Redden would be jailed for a previous assault charge. Redden now faces multiple new charges, including battery on a protected person. Despite the violent encounter, Judge Holthus returned to work the following day and has ordered Redden to reappear in court.
Topics:nationcrime-and-legal##courtroomassault#crime-and-legal#deobraredden#judgemarykayholthus#lasvegas#sentencinghearing
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