A man in Nevada attacked a judge after she denied his probation, resulting in a 26 to 65-year prison sentence. The attacker, Deobra Redden, pleaded guilty but mentally ill to attempted murder due to untreated mental illness.
Key Points
Deobra Redden attacked Judge Mary Kay Holthus after she denied his probation
Redden pleaded guilty but mentally ill due to untreated schizophrenia
The attack was captured on courtroom video
Pros
Justice was served with a significant prison sentence for the attacker
The judge survived the attack and did not suffer life-threatening injuries
Cons
The judge experienced a traumatic and violent incident in the courtroom