"Judge Returns to Bench Following Courtroom Attack as Officials Highlight Safety Measures"

TL;DR
In Las Vegas, Judge Mary Kay Holthus returned to work just a day after being attacked in her courtroom by a defendant, Deobra Redden, who leaped over the bench during his sentencing for a felony battery case. The attack resulted in injuries to the judge and a courtroom marshal, with the latter hospitalized. The defendant now faces additional charges, including battery on a protected person, and his rescheduled sentencing is set for Monday. The incident has highlighted courtroom security concerns and the bravery of those who intervened during the attack.
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