The felon who was sentenced by a Las Vegas judge last week for jumping across the courtroom in “Superman” style appeared in court again on Tuesday to face attempted murder charges over the shocking attack.
Deobra Redden appeared before a different judge to face charges over last Wednesday's courtroom disruption, wearing a mask over her mouth and orange mittens on her hands, surrounded by security guards.
Redden, 30, was charged with attempted murder of an elderly person, assault, intimidation of a public servant by threat of force, extortion and disregard for the safety of a person causing grievous bodily harm. KVVU reported.
At a hearing last week, Redden appeared in person before Clark County District Court Judge Mary Kay Holthus after denying his request for probation after he was assaulted with a baseball bat in April.
Redden is accused of putting his hands around Holthus' throat and pulling her hair as she punched him in the head, according to a criminal complaint. Obtained by CNN.
“When he learned that she was about to sentence him to prison,[Redden]jumped over the defense table and into the well in the courtroom, then charged towards the courtroom and, like 'Superman,' threw it away. “he jumped directly into Judge Mary Kay Holthus' courtroom, landed directly on top of her, and immediately attacked the judge,” the complaint outlines.
The suit says he also fought with Las Vegas police officers, clerks and sheriff's officers, and also allegedly spat at officers.
Before Tuesday's hearing, Redden descended on Horthus' courtroom on Monday, where he was also forced to wear orange mittens and a full-face spit hood while still wearing shackles following the virus outbreak. .
He was sentenced to 19 to 48 months in prison for a previous baseball bat assault charge.
After Monday's sentencing, Redden's family told reporters that their loved one had been diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Court records show he was competent to stand trial.
Adoptive mother Karen Springer said Redden “just snapped” when he fired at the judge.
“No disrespect. We're not denying his actions,” Springer said.
“It's a chemical imbalance,” said his sister, LaDonna Daniels. “I don't think sending him to prison will help.”
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