2024-01-04 05:45:21
Defendant Theobra Leden (30) jumping into the judge’s chair. /X @Breaking911
An incident occurred in a courtroom in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, where a man in the defendant’s box attacked the judge. When the judge rejected the defense lawyer’s request for a suspended sentence, the defendant, who objected, rushed to the judge’s seat.
According to local media such as KLAS on the 3rd (local time), the incident occurred at 11 am on this day at the Clark County District Court in Las Vegas.
On this day, Judge Mary Kay Holthus held a sentencing hearing for Theobra Leden, 30, who was charged with attempted bodily harm. Leden’s defense attorney asked Judge Holsus to sentence her to probation today.
But the judge referenced Leden’s criminal history and said, “I don’t understand that history. “I think it’s time for him to try a different method.” It was determined that Leden had previously committed three serious crimes, including causing injury to others.
As soon as the judge said this, Leden rushed to the judge’s bench. Jumping up with his arms outstretched, he pounced on the judge sitting across the table, knocking him to the floor. Court officials, including security guards, immediately rushed in and pulled Leden away from Judge Holsus.
Leden leaps to the bench and attacks Judge Mary Kay Holthus. /X @Breaking911
However, Leden might not control his excitement and continued to try to lunge at the judge, swearing. He also swung his fist at the security guard who caught him.
The riot continued for regarding three minutes, during which time Judge Holters was found to be lying on the floor. The chaotic situation at the time was captured on cameras installed in the courtroom.
The media quoted a source as saying, “Judge Holters suffered a minor head injury but is recovering,” and added, “The security guard was also injured and was taken to a nearby hospital and is now stable.”
A court spokesperson said in a statement, “We are fortunate that Judge Holters is safe. “He would like to thank those who jumped in to help him, including security guards and law clerks, for their heroic actions.” “The defendants displayed extremely violent behavior,” he said. “If it had not been for them, the situation would have been much worse.” “We will take all necessary steps to protect the judiciary, the public and our employees,” he added.
The media reported that Leden was additionally charged with causing significant harm to a protected person. He is currently incarcerated in the Clark County Jail.
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