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Man Assaults Lawyer in Court Over Nephew's Death

12/12/2025

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Daniel Ashby faces second-degree assault charges for allegedly body-slamming defense attorney H. Michael Steinberg in a Colorado courthouse.
The incident occurred during a hearing for Christopher Ramirez-Rodriguez, accused of killing Ashby's 12-year-old nephew in July.
Steinberg sustained multiple spinal fractures and a shattered pelvis, necessitating surgery.
Court records show the judge warned both families against taking justice into their own hands.
Ramirez-Rodriguez has been charged with careless driving resulting in death and is linked to the incident where he ran a red light.

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Daniel Ashby faces second-degree assault charges for allegedly body-slamming defense attorney H. Michael Steinberg in a Colorado courthouse.
The incident occurred during a hearing for Christopher Ramirez-Rodriguez, accused of killing Ashby's 12-year-old nephew in July.
Steinberg sustained multiple spinal fractures and a shattered pelvis, necessitating surgery.
Court records show the judge warned both families against taking justice into their own hands.
Ramirez-Rodriguez has been charged with careless driving resulting in death and is linked to the incident where he ran a red light.