A man who jumped onto a court bench and attacked a Nevada judge during a sentencing hearing in Las Vegas last month and was captured on a courtroom video that went viral has now been charged with attempted murder. .
A grand jury returned the nine-count indictment against Deobra Redden, 30, in Las Vegas on Thursday.
His arraignment is scheduled for February 29.
Clark County District Court Judge Mary Kay Holthus was about to hand down Redden’s sentence in an attempted assault case on Jan. 3 when he lunged at her from the bench.
Courtroom cameras recorded as Holthus’ clerk and a court marshal wrestled with Redden to restrain him in the wild video that was widely seen on the Internet and in social media posts.
A week later, Judge Holthus sentenced him to up to four years in prison for the assault charge to which he had pleaded guilty in November.
Deobra Redden lunges at Judge Mary Kay Holthus’s desk during her sentencing in Clark County District Court on Jan. 3, 2024. AP During her next court appearance to conclude the original sentencing, Redden held back and wore a spit mask on January 8. 2024. AP
The new attempted murder indictment alleges that Redden attacked Holthus by “grabbing her, pulling her hair, placing his hands around her throat and/or striking her on the head in an unknown manner and by means.”
He is also accused of “hitting, kicking and/or pushing” a Las Vegas police officer.
An attorney who represented Redden at the initial hearing did not immediately respond to a phone message seeking comment Saturday.
A week later, Judge Holthus sentenced him to up to four years in prison for the assault charge to which he had pleaded guilty in November. AP The new attempted murder indictment alleges that Redden attacked Holthus by “grabbing her, pulling her hair, placing her hands around her throat and/or striking her on the head in an unknown manner and by means.” AP
Redden’s adoptive mother, Karen Springer; and his older sister, LaDonna Daniels, told reporters outside court last month that Redden had been diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, although court records show he was deemed competent to stand trial.
Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson said at the time that Redden’s adult criminal record included convictions for three felonies and nine misdemeanors, mostly involving violent acts.
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