"Defendant's Violent Attack on Nevada Judge Highlights Courtroom Safety and Resilience"

Deobra Redden, a man with a history of felony and misdemeanor convictions, attacked Judge Mary Kay Holthus in a Las Vegas courtroom during his sentencing for attempted battery with substantial bodily harm. Redden lunged at the judge, resulting in a violent struggle that left a marshal and a law clerk injured. Redden later expressed remorse and confusion about the incident to officers. The courtroom required cleaning by a Hazmat crew, and Redden now faces additional charges, including battery on a protected person and intimidation of public officers. Judge Holthus returned to work the following day, while Redden refused to appear for his initial appearance after the attack.