A judge and sheriff in Clark County, Nevada, were injured Wednesday afternoon when a defendant who was denied bail threw himself into the courtroom and attacked the judge, according to video.
fox 5 According to Las Vegas reports, a Clark County District Court spokesperson said the incident occurred while Judge Mary Kay Holthus was sentencing Deobra Redden.
Police said Redden was charged with attempted assault resulting in serious bodily injury.
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On Wednesday, a judge in Clark County, Nevada, was attacked in his courtroom after denying a defendant probation. (Clark County Court)
In a video obtained by FOX News Digital, Redden's attorney asks a judge to grant his client a suspended sentence.
Judge Holthus responded, “I think it's time for him to try something else.”
Redden was then seen flying into the air over the bench with his limbs spread wide and landing on the judge.
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On Wednesday, a judge in Clark County, Nevada, was attacked in his courtroom after denying a defendant probation. (Clark County Court)
The department added that Judge Holthus was injured but did not go to the hospital.
Marshall was also injured and can be seen on video throwing punches.
The sheriff was hospitalized but is in stable condition, FOX 5 reported.
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On Wednesday, a judge in Clark County, Nevada, was attacked in his courtroom after denying a defendant probation. (Clark County Court)
“We commend the heroic actions of our staff, law enforcement and all others who subdued the defendant,” the court said in a statement to the station. “The court remains committed to safe and secure courts and courtrooms. We are reviewing all of our protocols and will do whatever it takes to protect the judiciary, the public and our employees.”
In addition to the charges he previously faced, Redden was charged with one count of battery against a protected person and one count of battery occasioning great bodily harm, and two counts of battery against a protected person. It was done.
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Redden is scheduled to appear in court Thursday.
