On January 3, 2024, a man named Delone Redden attacked District Court Judge Mary Kay Holthus during sentencing in Las Vegas.
The attack occurred after the judge denied Redden's request for probation and prepared to sentence him to jail time.
Video footage shows that Redden tackled the judge, punched her repeatedly, and yelled expletives while security officers attempted to restrain him.
On January 3, 2024, a man named Delone Redden attacked District Court Judge Mary Kay Holthus during sentencing in Las Vegas. The attack occurred after the judge denied Redden's request for probation and prepared to sentence him to jail time. Video footage shows that Redden tackled the judge, punched her repeatedly, and yelled expletives while security officers attempted to restrain him. Both Judge Holthus and a court marshal sustained injuries as a result of the attack.
Delone Redden attacked Judge Mary Kay Holthus during a sentencing hearing in Las Vegas District Court.
Redden was being sentenced for aggravated battery with substantial bodily harm and had previously pleaded guilty to the charge.
Judge Holthus denied Redden's request for probation due to his criminal history and prepared to sentence him to jail time before the attack occurred.
During the attack, Redden tackled Judge Holthus, punched her repeatedly, and yelled expletives while security officers attempted to restrain him.
Judge Holthus experienced some injuries as a result of the attack and is being monitored for her condition. The marshal who was also present in the courtroom sustained injuries and has been transported to the hospital.
The Las Vegas District Court commended the heroic acts of its staff, law enforcement, and others who subdued Redden during the attack.
The district court is reviewing all its protocols to protect judiciary, public, and employees in light of this incident.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title of the article implies that Judge Mary Kay Holthus was attacked during a sentencing hearing when in fact she was being attacked while preparing to sentence Redden to jail time. Secondly, the author states that Delone Redden entered a guilty plea in a previous hearing but does not provide any context or details about what happened during this previous hearing. This is deceptive because it implies that Redden had already been convicted of aggravated battery with substantial bodily harm and was being sentenced for his crime when he attacked the judge, which is not true. Thirdly, the article uses sensational language such as 'violently attacked' and 'repeatedly punching her' to create a dramatic narrative that may be misleading to readers. Lastly, there are no sources disclosed in this article.
The title of the article implies that Judge Mary Kay Holthus was attacked during a sentencing hearing when in fact she was being attacked while preparing to sentence Redden to jail time.
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The article contains an example of a fallacy called 'appeals to authority'. The author cites the Las Vegas District Court and the Nevada Attorney General's office as sources for information. However, these are not authorities on whether or not Redden should have been sentenced to jail time. Additionally, there is no evidence presented in the article that supports this claim.
The author cites the Las Vegas District Court and the Nevada Attorney General's office as sources for information.
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The article contains a clear example of religious bias. The author uses the phrase 'violent attack' to describe Redden's actions which implies that he is acting against God or morality.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topics of Delone Redden and aggravated battery with substantial bodily harm as they are related to an ongoing legal case. The article also mentions Judge Mary Kay Holthus injuries which could be seen as a potential bias towards her.
The video shows a man attacking District Court Judge Mary Kay Holthus during sentencing for Delone Redden, who was convicted of aggravated battery with substantial bodily harm.
Redden leapt over the judge's bench and landed on top of her after hearing he would be sent to jail.
Judge Holthus was injured but not hospitalized after the attack.
The courtroom marshal was also injured in the incident and had to be hospitalized with a severely bleeding gash on his forehead and a dislocated shoulder.
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The defendant was being sentenced for aggravated battery with substantial bodily harm and had previously pleaded guilty to the charge.
During the attack, Redden tackled Judge Holthus, punched her repeatedly, and yelled expletives while security officers attempted to restrain him.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title implies that the judge was attacked during sentencing when in fact she was attacked after being informed of her decision to sentence him.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of felony battery defendant Deobra Delone Redden. The article mentions that Judge Mary Kay Holthus was attacked by this defendant during sentencing in courtroom video captured on January 4th, 2024.
The article mentions the attack of felony battery defendant Deobra Delone Redden on Nevada judge with more than 27 years of courthouse experience elected to the state court bench in 2018 and again in 2022.
Redden was being sentenced for aggravated battery with substantial bodily harm and had previously pleaded guilty to the charge.
During the attack, Redden tackled Judge Holthus, punched her repeatedly, and yelled expletives while security officers attempted to restrain him.
Judge Holthus experienced some injuries as a result of the attack and is being monitored for her condition. The marshal who was also present in the courtroom sustained injuries and has been transported to the hospital.
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Judge Holthus denied Redden's request for probation due to his criminal history and prepared to sentence him to jail time before the attack occurred.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses sensationalist language such as 'leap and attack' to create a dramatic headline that does not accurately reflect what happened in court. Secondly, the author quotes Judge Holthus out of context to make it seem like she was being cruel or insensitive towards Redden when in fact she was simply following proper legal procedure. Thirdly, the article uses selective reporting by only mentioning Redden's attack on Judge Holthus and not providing any information about his previous charges or criminal history. Lastly, the author does not disclose any sources used in their reporting which is a violation of journalistic integrity.
The article uses sensationalist language such as 'leap and attack' to create a dramatic headline that does not accurately reflect what happened in court.
"I think it’s time he got a taste of something else," Judge Holthus responded. This quote is taken out of context and makes it seem like she was being cruel or insensitive towards Redden when in fact she was simply following proper legal procedure.
The article uses selective reporting by only mentioning Redden's attack on Judge Holthus and not providing any information about his previous charges or criminal history.
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy when it states that the court commended the heroic acts of its staff and law enforcement in subduing the defendant. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing Redden's actions as a 'leap and attack', which may be seen as sensationalist.
The article states that ’the court commended the heroic acts of her staff, law enforcement, and all others who subdued the defendant’. This is an appeal to authority fallacy.
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The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses the phrase 'attempted battery with substantial bodily harm' to describe Redden's actions which implies that he is a violent criminal who poses a threat to society. This language dehumanizes Redden and portrays him as an extreme case, rather than acknowledging his humanity or any potential mitigating factors in the situation.
The article uses the phrase 'attempted battery with substantial bodily harm' which implies that Redden is a violent criminal who poses a threat to society.
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Greg Wehner has a conflict of interest on the topic of Clark County Courts and Judge Mary Kay Holthus as he is reporting on an incident involving a man who was denied probation in that court. The article also mentions Tupac Shakur murder suspects which could be related to his past work.
The article reports on the Clark County Courts and Judge Mary Kay Holthus, indicating a potential conflict of interest for Greg Wehner as he is reporting on an incident involving a man who was denied probation in that court.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Clark County and Nevada as they are mentioned in multiple topics. The article also mentions Judge Mary Kay Holthus who is a judge in Clark County Courts.
Redden was denied probation and jumped over the courtroom bench onto Judge Holthus as she was about to be sentenced.
Judge Holthus sustained injuries from the attack and is being monitored for her condition. A court marshal also received medical attention after being injured in the incident.
Redden previously spent time in prison for attempted theft and domestic battery.
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Deobra Redden attacked Judge Mary Kay Holthus during his sentencing on Wednesday in a Nevada courtroom.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title of the article implies that a judge was attacked by someone who had been denied probation when in fact it was not clear from the body of the article whether or not this person had indeed been denied probation. Secondly, there are multiple instances where statements made by Judge Holthus are taken out of context and presented as if they were her complete thoughts on a matter when in reality she may have meant something different entirely.
The title implies that the attacker was someone who had been denied probation but this is not clear from the body of the article.
Judge Holthus' statement 'In accordance with the laws of Nevada, no, [expletive] that [expletive].'
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The article contains an example of a fallacy known as 'appeals to authority'. The author cites the laws of Nevada and Judge Holthus's position on sentencing without providing any evidence or reasoning for their validity. Additionally, there is no clear distinction between what constitutes a law in Nevada and what constitutes an opinion held by Judge Holthus.
In accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada,
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The article contains a clear example of religious bias. The author uses the phrase 'No, [expletive] that [expletive].' which is highly offensive and disrespectful language towards God.
In accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada, this court –” “No, [expletive] that [expletive].”
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Jesus Jimenez has a conflict of interest on the topic of Judge Mary Kay Holthus as he is reporting on an attempted battery with substantial bodily harm that occurred at her courthouse. He also reports on security guards being subjected to attacks in courthouses and Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse assault case sentencing, which could be seen as a bias towards the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department investigation into these incidents.
Jesus Jimenez also reports on security guards being subjected to attacks in courthouses and Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse assault case sentencing, which could be seen as a bias towards the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department investigation into these incidents.
Jesus Jimenez reported that Judge Mary Kay Holthus was attacked by a man who was denied probation at her courthouse. This suggests that Jesus Jimenez may have personal or professional ties to the judge, which could compromise his ability to report on this incident objectively.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of attempted battery with substantial bodily harm and probation denial. The article discusses an incident at the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department investigation into a battery at the courthouse on Wednesday morning where two victims were taken to University Medical Center with injuries that were not life-threatening, and suspect in custody.
The author mentions that Judge Mary Kay Holthus denied probation to Deobra Redden. This suggests a conflict of interest as the judge may have personal or professional ties to the defendant or their legal team.
