A convicted felon who jumped over a Las Vegas courtroom bench and physically attacked a judge last week ended his hearing in a shocking moment — the same judge he attacked again on Monday. , before Clark County District Court Judge Mary Kay Holthus. Continuation of last week.
This time, Horthus sentenced Deobra Delone Redden to a maximum of four years in prison. Associated Press reported..
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During last week's sentencing, Redden was seen on video abusing Holthus, and then a camera caught Redden assaulting him. Content warning: language:
Last week's hearing was in connection with an incident last year in which a man was attacked with a baseball bat, according to the Associated Press. Prosecutors said during a hearing last week that Redden has a history of violent crimes and asked for a prison sentence. KSNV TV reportedadded that past charges against Redden include home invasion, domestic violence and assault on a protected person.
Redden's lawyer argued for a suspended sentence last week, but Judge Holthus refused, according to KSNV.
“I appreciate that, but I think it's time for him to try something else,” Holthus said, according to KSNV. “It's impossible with that background.”
That's when Redden was caught on video attacking Horthus.
The Associated Press reported that a court marshal was hospitalized for treatment of bleeding on his forehead and a dislocated shoulder, adding that Holthus sustained some injuries but returned to work the next day.
During Monday's continuing hearing, Redden appeared in court with a mask on his face, orange mittens on his hands, shackles and a corrections officer next to him, according to the Associated Press. The Associated Press added that Redden's lawyer, Cesar Almaz, declined to comment outside court.
Redden is also scheduled to appear in court Tuesday on 13 new charges in connection with the attack on Holthus, including forceful coercion, intimidation of a public servant, extortion and multiple counts of assault on a protected person. USA Today reportedciting Clark County records.
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