A routine hearing in a New Mexico state courtroom devolved into chaos when two people rushed the defendant in a murder case, setting off a brawl with flying fists and kicks
In this still image from video provided by the Second Judicial District Court multiple people brawl inside of a court room on, Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, in Albuquerque, N.M. .
Courtroom video cameras recorded the Jan. 31 melee that has resulted in felony charges against two men who apparently rushed the defendant in a fit of rage over the killing of a relative. The two men were charged with battery and assault on a public official. The fighting subsided as a law enforcement officer drew a stun gun and cordoned off the defendant from further attack.
The presence of corrections officers and other security details in courtrooms doesn't always keep the peace. Last year, a defendant in a felony battery case in NevadaKatina Watson, court executive officer at New Mexico's Second Judicial District,She praised an officer for reacting to ensure safety, without mention of potential security enhancements. The Associated Press did not receive an immediate response to questions about the courtroom fight and security precautions.
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