Reactions As Man Standing Trial Attacked Judge For Sentencing Him To Prison

Las Vegas — A Nevada judge was attacked Wednesday by a defendant in a felony battery case who leaped over a defense table and the judge’s bench, landing atop her and sparking a bloody brawl involving court officials and attorneys, officials and witnesses said.

In a violent scene captured by courtroom video, Clark County District Judge Mary Kay Holthus fell back from her seat against a wall and suffered some injuries but was not hospitalized, courthouse officials said.

CBS Las Vegas affiliate KLAS-TV aired the video.

In this image from video provided by the Clark County District Court, a defendant identified by court officials and records as Deobra Redden is seen launching over the desk of Judge Mary Kay Holthus during his sentencing in a felony battery case on Jan. 3, 2024 in Las Vegas. Authorities say the judge suffered minor injuries.