Man Who Lunged at Judge in Viral Video is Back in Court, Same Judge And All

(warning: distressing) During Deobra Redden’s sentencing hearing for an attempted battery conviction on January 3, he leapt over the bench and attacked his judge, Mary Kay Holthus. Holthus, along with a court marshal and the judge’s law clerk, were injured as a result.

Five days later, Redden stood before Holthus again to finish his sentencing. However, this time around, he wore shackles, a mask, and orange mitts over his hands.

Holthus emphasized that the attack didn’t change her sentencing for Redden’s initial offense, but he now faces 13 new charges following the incident.

Redden’s older sister, LaDonna Daniels, told reporters outside the court, ‘He struggles with his illness,’ noting that he has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder but hasn't been receiving treatment lately. ‘It’s a chemical imbalance. I don’t think sending him to prison will help.’ #WatchThis

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Man Who Lunged at Judge in Viral Video is Back in Court, Same Judge And All

[LvndrHppE]

He attacked her for a maximum sentence of four years and is looking at an even longer sentence when they add on assaulting the judge.

[ivank.]

Did he just add another 10 years for attacking the judge over a 3 to 4 year original sentence? This dumb criminal takes the cake

[thelonelypamphleteer]

Big respect to her for offering full transparency by showing she hadn't changed his sentence for revenge purposes.

[Serai]

25 years for his criminality, intent and ultimately violent actions. Unfit for society

[lorenzocrespin]

That's why he's in prison, because of no self control, and poor life choices.

[felixt]

He acted like this in court, one can only imagine what he is like on the streets.

[christinezimmerman]

HUGE RESPECT FOR THE WAY THIS JUDGE HANDLED HER SITUATION!! NICE WORK YOUR HONOR!!

[HairCofe]

What do you think is going to happen by attacking a judge ? You're going away for a long time. You cannot do that !!!!

[BunnyNorris]

Bro went crazy over a max of 48 months?😂

[MrHatch]

This guy's a waste of space. Think about this. If he can't compose himself in a courtroom, imagine what he does behind closed doors. This man should never get out of prison.

[zucrvoe]

Her composure is to be admired. Not even a hint of fear or nervousness.

[Hamptonacres]

We live in a society where many people can't handle being told no. They are used to doing what they want.

[Zero_Zero_Zero_Zero]

Lunged?
He stage dove over her bench onto her.
He flew. Like Superman.
He did not lunge.

[alerickson]

Keep him locked up. Clearly a danger to the public.

[La]

Some folks are just destined for failure… He’s one of them…

[sophornphen]

To be cuffed and handled like that and still smile during sentencing shows total disrespect and lack of remorse. It's no big deal to him.

[pilmcjw]

The parents should get 5 years for naming him Deobra.

[elenabolanos]

Those agressive people just show they world why they have to be in Jail. They cannot control their temper.

[eddieizquierdo]

That was transparency from judges part. Much props to judge, she’s a real judge.

[MrNeilTV]

He clearly NEVER needs to be apart of society again. Wtf.