Video shows New Mexico murder suspect getting attacked by victim’s family in court
The uncle and stepfather of the accused victim attacked a New Mexico murder suspect at a hearing on Friday, as captured on court video.
According to a news release, Alexander Ortiz, 21, was taken into custody by Albuquerque police in February in relation to the shooting death of his ex-girlfriend, Alianna Farfan.
According to court documents, Ortiz entered a not guilty plea to the accusation of first degree murder in March of last year.
Ortiz was assaulted on Friday morning while attending a plea hearing at the Bernalillo County Courthouse in Albuquerque.
As Ortiz tries to escape, a man can be seen in the footage leaping over the line separating the public from suspects and heading straight for him. A few seconds later, another man does the same.
Lucero, Ysasi, Ortiz, a prison officer, Ort...