US EditionTrump administration reaches settlement with family of Ashli Babbitt, rioter killed on Jan. 6, 2021
- The Trump administration reached a settlement in principle with Ashli Babbitt's family over her death during the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot in Washington, D.C.
- The settlement follows a wrongful death lawsuit filed in January 2024 by Judicial Watch on behalf of Babbitt's estate, accusing Capitol Police Lt. Michael Byrd of negligence.
- Ashli, a former member of the Air Force aged 35 and supporter of Trump, was shot fatally by Lt. Byrd as she tried to climb through a shattered window near the Speaker's Lobby during the Capitol riot.
- The $30 million suit alleged Byrd failed to de-escalate, warn Babbitt, and properly use force, while the police department argued she unlawfully entered the Capitol.
- The settlement avoids trial, but exact terms remain unsigned and undisclosed, while prior counsel seeks a court order to claim fees from the funds involved.
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Family of Ashli Babbitt agrees to a settlement with new DOJ over wrongful death · American Wire News
An emergency motion preempted reports that the Department of Justice had come to a settlement agreement in the $30 million lawsuit with the family of Ashli Babbitt. Upon President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, little time was wasted in securing the release and pardons for Jan. 6 defendants. Friday, mere weeks after the president was made aware of a wrongful death suit brought by the U.S. Air Force veteran’s family, the Justice Depart…
DOJ to Settle With Ashli Babbitt’s Family in $30M Capitol Assassination Suit.
PULSE POINTS:What Happened: The Department of Justice has reached an agreement in principle to settle a lawsuit filed by Ashli Babbitt’s family over her shooting during the January 6 Capitol riot. Who’s Involved: Ashli Babbitt’s family, U.S. Capitol Police Officer Michael Byrd, and federal Judge Ana Reyes. Where & When: U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, Friday hearing; lawsuit filed in January 2024. Key Quote: Robert Sticht, lawy…
Major Update In Ashli Babbitt Court Case - The American Tribune.com
A major update has occurred in the tragic death of Ashli Babbitt, who was killed by the Capitol Police during the January 6th protests. According to reports, a settlement has been reached between her estate and the capital city police, indicating that we may finally be seeing justice in this case. For context, Ashli Babbitt was shot during the post-2020 election protests by police officer Michael Byrd. Since then, she has become a rallying point…
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