A subject convicted in the United States of aggravated assault causing significant bodily harm attacked the judge in charge of the trial on Wednesday after she denied him bail.

The judge Mary Kay Holthus in Clark County District Court in Las Vegas, Nevada, was halfway through sentencing when the attacker, identified as 30-year-old Delone Redden, lunged at her this morning.

In a video you can see the moment Redden jumped from where he was to the jury box to approach her. He is also heard insulting the magistrate.

The marshal next to the judge tries to avoid the attack, but Redden threw himself on top of them both and began to beat Holthus brutallydetails Daily email.

In the footage, he can be heard punching Holthus repeatedly and shouting at him in explicit language as security officers tried to restrain the crazed criminal.

The judge can also be heard pleading with the criminal and begging him to leave her alone. The woman was injured as a result of the assault and her condition is being monitored.

The marshal was also injured and had to be taken to a hospital after the brutal attack.

“We commend the heroic actions of your staff, law enforcement and all others who kept the defendant under control,” the Las Vegas District Court said in a statement to the court. Channel 13. “We are reviewing all our protocols and will do whatever is necessary to protect the judiciary, the public and our employees“, it was added.

Redden has a criminal history with charges in both Nevada and Texas. He has been charged with assault, theft, battery, property damage and coercion, records show. (JO)