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- Man who attacked judge in Vegas courtroom gets decades in prison (newsbreak.com)
Las Vegas Man Sentenced for Attacking Judge
Deobra Redden, 31, has been sentenced to 26 to 65 years in prison for attacking Judge Mary Kay Holthus in a Las Vegas courtroom in January.
Video Footage Captures Violent Incident
Courtroom video shows Redden vaulting over the judge’s bench, landing on her, and grabbing her hair. Holthus, 62, suffered injuries but was not hospitalized.
Mental Illness Cited in Defense
Redden’s defense attorney argued that he was not taking medication for schizophrenia at the time of the attack. Redden admitted his actions but maintained he did not intend to kill the judge.
Judge’s Statement Read in Court
Holthus did not speak at the sentencing but prosecutors read a statement from her expressing fear for her life during the attack.
Long Sentence Imposed
Redden will be eligible for parole after 2050. The sentence reflects the severity of the assault and the impact on the victim.
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