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