A U.S. district judge whose son was murdered says the shocking attack in a Nevada courtroom highlights the need to ensure the safety of judges.
Video of Wednesday's incident shows defendant Deobra Delone Redden jumping over a bench and attacking Clark County District Judge Mary Kay Holthus, slamming her into a wall and dragging her to the floor.
He suffered some minor injuries, but is expected to recover.
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Judge Esther Salas (inset) reacts to shocking footage of a Nevada inmate attacking a Clark County judge. (Fox & Friends/Screenshot)
New Jersey Judge Esther Salas reflected on the case Thursday on Fox & TV, saying, “This is an opportunity for America to see what kinds of situations judges face on a daily basis. “We are experiencing this kind of anger both inside and outside the courtroom.” friend. ”
“This was a shocking example of what judges experience on a daily basis. [shows] What needs to be done to protect judges, especially at the state level. ”
Salas' son was shot to death and her husband was injured in 2020 by Roy Den Hollander, a disgruntled lawyer who came to Salas' residence posing as a FedEx delivery boy.
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Although the bullet was aimed at her, she survived and has since advocated for greater protection for judges.
“After our tragedy, I think you all have a little more understanding of everything that goes on inside and outside of the courtroom. There are 30,000 judges in our country in general…this is because judges “This is an example of the issues we face and what we need to do to better protect judges.”
Salas emphasized the need for laws to protect judges, especially in states that currently do not provide protections.
“There are so many states that don't have laws protecting judges, and I'm really talking about personal information,” she said. “But this is an example of how we may be looking to strengthen our courts and protocols to protect judges both inside and outside the courtroom.”
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Left: Mark Andahl. Center: Judge Esther Salas.Right: Salas' son Daniel Ander
Meanwhile, Salas will continue to grapple with the loss of her son, which she said is especially difficult during the holidays. She said her faith in God teaches her that positive change will come if future incidents can be prevented.
“I would like to remind the audience that this attack on Judge Holthus is the first attack of 2024. We saw retired state Judge Romer murdered. This is a sign to all of us that we need to do more to protect our judicial officers.”
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