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Nevada courtroom attack: 'Man pleads guilty but mentally ill' – Times of India

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2 years ago

September 9, 2024

Deobra Redden, the 31-year-old who attacked a Nevada judge in a courtroom earlier this year, has pleaded guilty but mentally ill to multiple charges, including attempted murder, according to reports.
Courtroom chaos
On January 3, a video captured Redden leaping over the bench and attacking Judge Mary Kay Holthus as she was about to address his sentencing, reported Fox News.The incident, which began with Redden’s request for probation, escalated into a violent confrontation. The judge was attacked, and court personnel intervened, resulting in injuries to several individuals, including a dislocated shoulder for a marshal and cuts for the court clerk.
Guilty plea and mental illness
Redden initially pleaded guilty to six charges but later modified his plea to guilty but mentally ill. This change could impact his placement and treatment within the prison system. The charges include battery of a protected person aged 60 or older, intimidating a public officer, and battery by a prisoner, among others.

Judge’s testimony
During the court proceedings, Judge Holthus described the terrifying experience, recounting how the attack left her with a headache and stiffness. “He was so determined and so violent—it was scary. I didn’t think I was going to get out of there,” she said, visibly emotional.
Upcoming court dates
Redden’s case was scheduled for a jury trial, but with the plea change, the jury was dismissed. Redden is expected to appear in court again on November 7, 2024. His criminal history, including prior convictions for violent offenses, adds a complex layer to his case as it proceeds through the legal system.

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UNLV uses student plaza to advocate for an urgent need in Nevada

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6 hours ago

April 22, 2026

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UNLV uses student plaza to advocate for an urgent need in Nevada

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — UNLV turned its student union plaza into a push to save lives as Nevada faces a need for organ donors.

University police and Nevada Donor Network hosted “Dogs, Donuts and Donate Life,” using K9 meet-and-greets and free donuts to get students and staff to stop by, learn about donation, and sign up on the spot.

“Partnering with police agencies, our first responders, is important here during Nationals April’s Donate Life Month because we can spread awareness about organ, eye, and tissue donation together as a trusted community source and also answer any myths or misconceptions, questions people might have about the donation process here in our community,” said Samantha Savalli of Nevada Donor Network.

MORE ON FOX5: Nevada Donor Network achieves record-breaking year for organ transplants

People can register at the DMV.

According to Nevada Donor Network, more than 100,000 Americans are waiting for an organ transplant right now including more than 700 people in Nevada. More than 1.6 million Nevadans are already registered as organ donors, but the need is still urgent.

For more information about organ, eye and tissue donation, visit www.nvdonor.org .

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Fierce winds return to Southern Nevada

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18 hours ago

April 21, 2026

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LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Fierce widespread winds return to Southern Nevada on Tuesday!

TODAY

Wind alerts are in place across the Silver State, including HIGH WIND WARNINGS for Esmeralda and Nye County for wind gusts up to 60 mph.

Locally, a WIND ADVISORY will be in effect from 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm today in Clark County for sustained south winds 20-30 mph and wind gusts around 45 mph. Higher wind speeds 50-60 mph will be possible in the mountains. Similar gusty winds will occur across Lincoln County as well.

Rain/snow showers will be possible mainly across northern and central Nevada as this storm passes with the snow level dropping to 5,000-6,000 ft. Around a foot of snow is forecast in parts of the Sierra above 10,000 ft in elevation.

Meanwhile, we’ll see lots of sunshine in Las Vegas with “cooler” high temperatures reaching 86 degrees. That’s down from yesterday’s high of 90 degrees officially at the airport. Winds will start off light, increasing to 15-25 mph sustained winds this afternoon with wind gusts 35-45 mph.

Air quality is ranked ‘good’ to ‘moderate’ for ozone and blowing dust. Pollen levels are ‘low.’

TONIGHT

We’ll see mostly clear skies, gusty winds and colder valley low temperatures dropping to the mid 50s.

Winds will continue out of the southwest, 20-30 mph.

WHAT’S NEXT

Temperatures will drop around 10 degrees by Wednesday with valley highs in the mid 70s. Breezes will linger with west/southwest winds 10-15 mph with gusts around 25 mph.

We have a brief warm-up Thursday and Friday, ahead of another weather maker moving in this weekend. As of right now, weather models indicate breezes picking up Saturday and Sunday (SW winds 10-15 mph with gusts to 25 mph). A slight chance of mountain showers will be possible (20% odds Saturday & 30% odds Sunday on Mt. Charleston).

Temperatures will start warming up again beyond the 7-day with valley highs back in the low 80s NEXT Tuesday through Thursday.

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