Felon Who Attacked Vegas Judge Pleads ‘Guilty But Mentally Ill’

The man who attacked a judge during an attempted battery conviction has pled guilty after he was seen on video leaping over the bench at her … but there’s a pretty major caveat.

Deobra Redden pled guilty but mentally ill, his lawyers at CEGA Law Group explained in a statement released Friday … saying their client understands the seriousness of his actions — and wants help with his mental health issues.

His attorneys say they’re asking that mental health treatment be a key part of his sentencing … and they’re hoping his case might bring about more mental health reform.

Redden’s legal team sends their sympathy to Judge Holthus — the judge Redden attacked — and thanks the Clark County District Attorney’s Office for their willingness to negotiate.

In case you’ve forgotten … video shows Redden leaping over a raised judge’s bench at Judge Mary Kay Holthus as she was handing down his sentence in the earlier conviction.

MKH made a comment about Deobra needing to “get a taste of something else” … and, he ran and dove for her. He was quickly restrained, and — though Holthus hit her head — she was mostly unharmed.

Several days later, Redden appeared in Holthus’ courtroom again … with a facemask on and covers over his hands. He was sentenced to to 19-48 months behind bars for attempted battery.