Murder Suspect Attacked by Victim's Uncle in New Mexico Courtroom

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A hearing for a man accused of murder in Albuquerque, New Mexico, erupted into violence and chaos when members of the victim’s family attacked the defendant in the courtroom on Friday, January 31.This footage released by the Bernalillo County District Court shows the moments when Alexander Ortiz, charged with fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend, 23-year-old Alianna Farfan, was attacked by Farfan’s uncles. The video shows one leaping over a courtroom gate and attacking Ortiz before the other joins the fray.According to a local report, Ortiz’s father can be seen walking up to the scuffle and throwing punches as well.The courtroom had to be cleared before the hearing could continue.Ortiz was arrested back in February of last year, and was also charged with the murder of 25-year-old Nicole Maldonado.Both of Farfan’s uncles were charged with felony assault related to injuring the corrections officers. Credit: Bernalillo County District Court via Storyful
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