WASHINGTON: Debra Redden attacked Judge Mary Kay Holthus, Clark County District Court in Las Vegas, USA during a trial yesterday. The attack occurred at 11 o'clock in the morning while the judge was sentencing Redden for a violent offense.

Redden's lawyer had requested probation for their client, a measure allowing an offender to live in the community under certain restrictions and supervision. However, Judge Holthus denied the request stating "History cannot repeat itself. It's time for him to taste other things."

Following the judge's decision, Redden assaulted Judge Holthus causing the judge to fall and suffer a head injury. Social media footage capturing the assailant jumping and attacking the judge has since gone viral.

A man attacked a Clark County judge in court today after she denied his probation. 😬 pic.twitter.com/CkJXj7Tc5a

— non aesthetic things (@PicturesFoIder) January 3, 2024