wasn't there to protect them and die with them. and i wish i was. to be honest with you, i would rather be dead right now. >> we finished the interview. nick turns his camera off, and i'm real happy, texting my news director, saying i got a good story. and two seconds later, those doors come open and a huge brawl breaks out. >> jamiela west's brother, louis, reaches across the divider and punches howard brutally. handcuffed and chained around the waist, he's completely vulnerable and can't defend himself. >> i grabbed the chains that he had and pulled him back. >> the deputy slams lewis west against the wall, trying to get the situation under control. suddenly, jameila west's cousin bolts in and hurdles the railing and belts howard. >> it seemed like it was going on forever, and i was like, is anybody coming in? >> a deputy is not far behind and is able to restrain the cousin.