A man who jumped over a courtroom bench and attacked a Nevada judge during a sentencing hearing in Las Vegas last month has been charged with attempted murder.
A grand jury returned a nine-count indictment Thursday against Deobra Redden, 30, in Las Vegas.
His arraignment is scheduled for February 29th.
Clark County District Court Judge Mary Kay Holthus was about to sentence Redden for attempted assault on January 3 when she jumped off the bench toward him.
Cameras in the courtroom recorded Ms Holthus’ clerk and a court marshal struggling to restrain Ms Redden, and the wild video was widely viewed on the internet and in social media posts.
A week later, Judge Holthus sentenced him to up to four years in prison for battery, to which he pleaded guilty in November.
The new attempted murder indictment alleges that Redden attacked Ms. Holthus in an unknown manner and by “grabbing her, pulling her hair, putting her hands around her throat, and punching her in the head.”
He is also accused of “punching, kicking, and pushing” a Las Vegas police officer.
The attorney who represented Redden at the first hearing did not immediately return a call seeking comment Saturday.
Karen Springer, Redden’s adoptive mother; Her sister, LaDonna Daniels, told reporters outside court last month that Redden has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder but was found competent to stand trial, court records show. said that it is shown.
Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson said at the time that Redden’s adult criminal history included three felonies and nine misdemeanor convictions, most of which involved violent acts.
