Thirty-one-year-old Deobra Redden is accused of attempted murder, battery, extortion by threat, intimidating a public officer, and willful disregard for the safety of others after he attacked District Judge Mary Kay Holthus in January 2024 during a hearing where Holthus was sentencing him for an unrelated attempted battery charge. Redden’s defense attorneys argued that he was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, which allegedly caused him to lunge at the judge after he failed to take his medication. Judge Holthus said Redden slammed her head against the wall before he grabbed her head and ripped some of her hair out.
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No one knows this man’s history and should not judge without that knowledge. I prey he gets the help he needs to fight his demons. He appeared to be trying and his family clearly love him.
The law needs to be amended. The incident was recorded. He attacked judge….we saw it. Why have a trial?
“Superman style “
Wow, when the court officer let the judge know which jurors were late he referenced them by number then NAME. I couldn't believe I heard it and replayed it. It's at time marker 29.32
I hope that officer gets reamed and I can't believe the state didn't ask to speak to the judge (approach). Where is the protection of the jurors?
He's a monster
Just an observation–there were no objections peppering the procedures. Was there an agreement ahead of time to not object? Is it because he pled guilty and was changing to a different guilty plea? No objections really surprised me!
Why is Redden not in restraints?? He attacked the other female judge viciously and is now before another female judge without any type of restraints???!!! Please make it make sense.
This clown needs to be locked up for life,he’s incapable of living in society.
I have to give HUGE props to the presiding judge for the Double Negative issue!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I've always thought this presented a problem when it comes to testimony. Are you saying No because what I said wasn’t right or No because you're agreeing with my no?? 🤔 More judges/attorneys need to pay attention to this.🤓
Moneys (athletic jumpers) need to be housed in bars inside of the courtroom. Let’s just be Russia…. Cross examination???Ridiculous!!!!
Plea deals should be abolished. Do the crime. Do the time. Simple as that.
This man has absolutely no remorse. Him sighing and rolling his eyes during the judge’s testimony is proof of that. Disgusting!
What a waste of tax payer dollars. This guy thought he could sweet talk his way out of jail. When he didn’t get his way, his natural violent nature came out in spades. Now he wants to claim he wasn’t on his meds trying to pull the nice guy act again? Nope. Not buying it. Despicable.
Watch at 3:53:47 That a hole is laughing. That sentence is way too light.
Oh how awful So sorry for the judge. She was saying exactly what sentence he should’ve gotten. And keep him there🤬
This is one awesome and tough Judge.✊🇺🇸✝️
"i'm always trying to do the right thing" – Deobra Redden
Redden is another example of the broken criminal justice system.
Yep,it turned out close to what i thought it would.
Feeney Plains
He looks like he's angry & trying to avoid reacting violently again!When she was trying to sentence him that day he jumped her & he thought then his life was over due to those prior charges,now that he did this,he'll most likely see worse punishment & have more reason to feel his life's over,in a way of some time locked away,plans,new job he mentioned & all ,that is.
I had to watch again. Not once did Judge Holthus say one word about Redden choking her. I didn’t hear others who witnessed the attack say anything about choking. I find the outcome questionable.
I can’t believe he’s not in orange. Absolutely sane.
So when is sentencing????
✨Mr. Lasso's is amazing💗⚖️
The way he's rolling his eyes at their testimony? Throw away the key. This guy is unable to live in a normal society.
Thanks for saving the state some time with that bozo
Is that like an Alfred plea? Guilty but mental.
I bet this judge was armed underneath her desk.
Redden isn’t too insane that he knew it was best to take the plea
Where in the world were the court liaison officers? That took way too long! Alarm was obviously pulled. Insane.
Oh my goodness Michael, just answer the question.
Once again he has no Handcuffs ……
Diversity is our strength
The law clerk and staff saved her life
I wish a lot of these folks could get help when they are first introduced to the judicial system .😢
It seems like he's just a hot head.
1:31:00 "Isn't it true you don't know how many times he hit you?" to which she answered "Yes". That's not the same as "Isn't it true that he didn't hit you?" If you get hit hard enough, you won't remember what comes after it. You shouldn't be rewarded for hitting someone so hard, they don't remember the details of the attack.
Why does Lasso look and sound like Doug from Night at the Roxbury lol
You all do realize it's a wig 💇♀
Did they dox the jurors saying their names on air?! 😮
If only he could put that much effort in sports he’d be an Olympic gold medalist!! In hurdles!
he pleads guilty.