Career criminal who attacked Las Vegas judge in court sentenced to up to 4 years in prison

The Nevada man seen in footage from the beginning of January attacking a Clark County District Court judge has been sentenced to 19 to 48 months of prison for a felony battery charge.

Deobra Redden appeared before Judge Mary Kay Holthus on January 3 for a sentencing hearing. Redden’s attorney requested that he be sentenced to probation, according to Fox News.

"I think it’s time he got a taste of something else," Judge Holthus responded. 

It was at this point that Redden launched himself across Holthus’ desk, attacking her.

Redden grabbed Holthus by her hair and had to be pulled off her by the clerk, Michael Lasso, and several jail and court officers.

Holthus suffered some injuries but was back to work the next day. Lasso was treated for cuts on his hands and a marshal had to be hospitalized for a dislocated shoulder and cut to the forehead.

Redden was sentenced on Monday in relation to a baseball bat attack that occurred last year. He had initially been charged with assault, but a deal was reached and Redden pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of attempted battery resulting in substantial injuries in November 2023.

Redden was jailed on a $54,000 bail following the attack on the judge. He refused to return to court the next day, so his next appearance was rescheduled. Redden faces charges in connection to the attack including coercion with force and battery on a protected person, referring to both the judge as well as the officers that assisted her.

Redden’s criminal history includes prior convictions for three felonies and nine misdemeanor counts; he previously served time in a Nevada prison for a domestic battery conviction.