Trump Administration Moves to Resolve Babbitt Family Lawsuit Over Deadly January 6th Incident
The Justice Department has reached a settlement with the family of Ashli Babbitt, who was fatally shot during the Capitol insurrection on January 6, 2021. This agreement follows a lawsuit against the federal government, alleging wrongful death in connection with the events of that day. Babbitt, a 35-year-old Air Force veteran, was shot by a Capitol Police officer as she attempted to breach a barricaded door to the House chamber. The incident was a focal point in discussions about the violent uprising, which aimed to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. Following the … Read more