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New Mexico courtroom devolves into brawl as 3 people rush defendant in homicide case

A New Mexico courtroom experienced chaos when two individuals rushed the defendant, leading to a brawl during a murder hearing on January 31.
The two men involved in the brawl face felony charges of battery and assault on a public official.
A law enforcement officer intervened with a stun gun to protect the defendant from further attack.
Marie Lucero, a woman charged with battery on a peace officer, reportedly attacked during the hearing for murder suspect Alexander Ortiz.

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The Epoch Times

New Mexico Courtroom Devolves Into Brawl as 3 People Rush Defendant in Homicide Case

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—A hearing in a New Mexico courtroom devolved into chaos when three people rushed the defendant in a homicide case, setting off a brawl with flying fists and kicks. Courtroom video cameras recorded the Jan. 31 melee, which subsided as a law enforcement officer drew a stun gun and protected the defendant from further attack. Felony charges were filed against two men: battery and assault on a public official. They apparently rushe…

16 days ago·New York, United States

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Straight Arrow News

Chaos erupts in New Mexico courtroom; family attacks murder suspect

A routine court hearing in Albuquerque, New Mexico, turned violent when three people attacked murder defendant Alexander Ortiz, sparking a chaotic brawl. Ortiz was accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in January 2024. Authorities identified the attackers as Carlos Lucero, Pete Ysasi and Jamie Lucero, who face charges of assault and battery on a peace officer. Order was restored after an officer drew a stun gun, forcing the attackers to back down…

16 days ago

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Associated Press News

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New Mexico courtroom devolves into brawl as 3 people rush defendant in homicide case

Two men who apparently rushed the defendant in a fit of rage over the killing of a relative now face felony charges.

16 days ago·United States

Woman charged after courtroom brawl in Albuquerque

The attack, caught on video, happened during a hearing for a murder suspect.

17 days ago·Albuquerque, United States

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KRQE News 13

Police arrest 3rd suspect in courtroom brawl in Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Another person accused of being involved in last week's courtroom brawl in Albuquerque has been arrested. The fight happened at a district court hearing for Alexander Ortiz who is accused of a murder in January 2024. Surveillance video showed a man jump over from the gallery while a second man followed behind him. Both males can be seen fighting with Ortiz. The video later showed a woman grabbing a chair and hitting Or…

17 days ago·Albuquerque, United States

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American Military News

Major brawl breaks out at murder hearing

A video shows a major brawl that occurred during a court hearing in New Mexico on Friday. The brawl has led to two individuals facing charges of assault and battery against a peace officer. According to KRQE, the brawl occurred during last Friday’s district court hearing for Alexander Ortiz, a murder suspect in Albuquerque, New Mexico. During the hearing, the murder victim’s uncle, Carlos Lucero, rushed toward the suspect and started punching hi…

17 days ago

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