In a harrowing courtroom incident in Nevada, a state judge and a courtroom marshal were injured. The attack took place during the sentencing of a defendant in a battery case, who unexpectedly vaulted over the judge’s bench, knocking her to the ground. In an attempt to protect the judge, a courtroom marshal was also injured during the altercation, according to court officials.
The circumstances surrounding the attack, repercussions for the defendant, and the current state of the victims are presently unknown and are likely under thorough investigation by local authorities.