A Nevada man who was caught on camera attacking a judge has pleaded guilty to attempted murder, according to a report.
In January, a video depicted Debra Redden assaulting a judge in Clark County, Nevada.
Earlier this year, a man was caught on video attacking a Nevada judge by jumping over the bench. Now, reports say he has pleaded guilty but mentally ill to attempted murder.
On Tuesday, 31-year-old Deobra Redden pleaded guilty to six charges, but maintained his innocence of attempted murder against an elderly victim. However, on Thursday, Redden withdrew his pleas and entered a guilty but mentally ill plea to each count.
Redden pleaded guilty to several charges, including battery of a protected person aged 60 or older resulting in substantial bodily harm, intimidating a public officer, battery on an officer resulting in substantial bodily harm, willful or wanton disregard for the safety of people or property resulting in substantial bodily harm, battery by a prisoner, and an unlawful act related to bodily fluid.
The mental state of Redden, who pleaded guilty, could impact the facility he is placed in and the type of mental health treatment he receives.
On Jan. 3, Judge Mary Kay Holthus was preparing to announce Redden's punishment in Clark County District Court when the situation erupted into chaos as Redden was denied bond.
In a video obtained by Planet Chronicle Digital, Redden's lawyer requested the judge grant probation to his client.
Holthus responded, "I believe it's time for him to experience something different."
Redden is seen flying in the air over the bench with his arms and legs outstretched, before landing on the judge.
The defendant, who grabbed the judge's hair, was wrestled off by her clerk, Michael Lasso, and several court and jail officers. Some of the officers threw punches, resulting in injuries to Lasso and a marshal. Despite suffering some injuries, Holthus returned to work the next day.
Before Redden pleaded guilty on Thursday, Holthus and the court clerk who jumped in to pull the suspect off the judge, testified.
Holthus, the first witness, described her process of reviewing cases and determining probation and sentencing terms.
The judge was unable to remember if she had sent Redden to jail or if he was already in custody, and she decided to revoke his probation.
During the hearing in January, Redden remained calm, just like in a typical hearing, according to Holthus.
After the video was shown in court, Holthus broke down in tears.
Clearly, I hit my head, my family didn't want me driving, and my daughter wanted to get a scan," Holthus stated. "I had a headache for a few days and the spots where he had pulled out the hair were sore. My back, arm, and everything were stiff, like when you get jostled around.
"He knocked me out of my chair and almost through the wall with such force that he knocked me out of my shoes. He was determined and violent, making it scary. I didn't think I would make it out unscathed."
Redden's case was intended for a jury trial, but when he changed his plea, the jury members were dismissed. He is expected back in court on Nov. 7, 2024.
Redden's criminal history is characterized by violent crimes and includes three felony and nine misdemeanor convictions, District Attorney Steve Wolfson stated, according to The Associated Press. He had previously served time in Nevada prison for a domestic battery conviction, records indicate.
Planet Chronicle Digital’s Greg Norman contributed to this report.
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