Stepfather Attacks Daughter's Killer During Sentencing in California Courtroom

Euren Balbuena, convicted of killing his girlfriend, was sentenced to 33 years to life in prison in a California courtroom, where a brief altercation occurred as victim impact statements were being read. The victim's stepfather lunged at Balbuena during the proceedings, landing at least one punch before being separated by bailiffs. Balbuena was convicted of first-degree murder, battery causing great bodily injury, and assault with a deadly weapon against the victim's mother, following a history of domestic violence in the relationship.