LAS VEGAS (AP) — With the man who jumped the judicial bench. attacked a judge in nevada Last week, a video was released of him appearing before the same judge on Monday and being sentenced to up to four years in state prison.
The punishment was handed down in connection with an attempted battery charge last year in which the defendant pleaded guilty in November and was scheduled to be sentenced when he rushed to the judge on Jan. 3. Clark County District Court Judge Mary Kay Holthus told Deobra Delone Redden, who was shackled, while she stood, that she would not “change the sentence she had imposed last week before it was interrupted by the defendant's actions. I want to make it clear that there will be no amendments.” In front of her. She was flanked by prison guards, with a mask covering part of her face and orange mittens on her hands.
The sentence could be up to four years, but depending on his behavior in prison and the decision of the parole board, Redden could be released on parole in 19 months.
Neither Mr. Redden nor his lawyer, Cesar Almaz, were asked to speak during Monday's brief court appearance. Redden is scheduled to appear before a different judge on Tuesday on 15 new felonies and misdemeanors related to the courtroom attack. If he is convicted, he could face decades in prison.
Almase declined to comment outside court. He is not scheduled to represent Redden on Tuesday because he witnessed the attack in court.
Redden, 30, told Holthus on Wednesday that he was in “good mental health” and didn't think he should be sent to prison. But when the judge made it clear that he intended to lock him up, he jumped over the defense table and over the judge's bench, landing on Holthus. The video showed her slumped against a wall, the American flag falling forward and falling onto a bench.
Although Holthus sustained some injuries, return to work the next day.
Redden had to be wrested from the judge by several court officers, prison guards and court staff, including one who was seen on video throwing a punch. . One marshal was hospitalized with bleeding on his forehead and dislocated his shoulder. He appeared in court again on Monday, wearing street clothes and a baseball cap.
Karen Springer, Redden's adoptive mother; Her husband and sister, LaDonna Daniels, told reporters outside court that Redden has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, but court records show she is competent to stand trial. He said that it has been shown that
“No offense. We're not denying what he did,” Springer said, adding that she was shocked that Redden “just snapped” on Jan. 3. .
“He's been battling an illness,” Daniels said, explaining that her brother hasn't been receiving medical treatment recently. “It's a chemical imbalance. I don't think sending him to prison will help.”
Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson said Redden's adult criminal history includes three felonies and nine misdemeanor convictions, most of which involve violent acts. Stated. The community needs to be protected, he said.
“Sometimes we give too many people too many chances,” the prosecutor said. “This is a situation in which Mr. Redden has been given too many opportunities.”
A court marshal told Las Vegas police he believed the judge was “evil” and “allowing me to do it” after Redden was handcuffed and taken to jail on January 3. He said he said.
Redden, who cited the judge and the police officer who came to her aid, was released on $54,000 bail Monday pending a court appearance Tuesday on charges including attempted murder, extortion, use of force and assault on a protected person. He remained in prison. ___ Associated Press writer Rio Yamat in Las Vegas contributed to this report.
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