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Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
Zachary J. Alam, a participant in the January 6 Capitol riot, was sentenced to eight years in prison after demanding a full pardon. Alam was notably recorded smashing glass windows leading to the Speaker's Lobby, creating an entry point for Ashli Babbitt, who was subsequently shot by a Capitol Police officer.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
The family of Ashli Babbitt, who was killed by a Capitol Police officer during the January 6 riot, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government, seeking $30 million in damages. The suit, filed by her husband, accuses the officer of wrongful death, assault, and negligence. Federal prosecutors and a Capitol Police probe previously found the officer's actions justified, deeming them as self-defense or defense of others. The officer, Lt. Michael Byrd, was cleared of wrongdoing, but Babbitt's death remains a polarizing issue, with some on the far right viewing her as a martyr.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC San Diego
The family of Ashli Babbitt, who was killed during the January 6 Capitol riot, has filed a $30 million wrongful death lawsuit against the U.S. government, claiming she was "ambushed" by a Capitol Police officer without warning. The officer, Lt. Michael Byrd, who shot Babbitt as she tried to climb through a barricaded door, was cleared of criminal charges by the DOJ and faced no internal discipline. The lawsuit argues Babbitt was unarmed and not a threat, while Byrd contends he shot her as a last resort to protect Congress members and officers.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Hill
Aaron Babbitt, the husband of Ashli Babbitt who was killed during the January 6 Capitol riot, has filed a $30 million wrongful death lawsuit against the U.S. government, represented by Judicial Watch. The suit claims that Capitol Police Lt. Michael Byrd was negligent in shooting Babbitt as she attempted to climb through a door near the House chamber, alleging she was not a threat and was ambushed without warning. Byrd, who was exonerated after the incident, has stated he believes his actions were necessary to protect lives that day.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
The estate of Ashli Babbitt, who was killed during the January 6 Capitol riot, and her husband have filed a $30 million wrongful death lawsuit against the U.S. government, alleging that Capitol Police Lt. Michael Byrd was negligent in shooting her. Babbitt, an Air Force veteran and Trump supporter, was unarmed when she was shot while climbing through a door in the Capitol. Byrd, who was cleared in an internal investigation, claimed he acted to protect lawmakers and himself. The lawsuit contends Babbitt posed no threat and Byrd failed to identify himself or issue warnings before firing.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
The estate and husband of Ashli Babbitt, who was killed during the January 6 Capitol riot, have filed a $30 million wrongful death lawsuit against the U.S. government, represented by Judicial Watch. The suit alleges that Capitol Police Lt. Michael Byrd was negligent in shooting Babbitt as she tried to enter the House chamber. Babbitt, an Air Force veteran and Trump supporter, has been portrayed as a martyr by some conservatives. Byrd, who was cleared in an internal investigation, claimed his actions were necessary to protect lawmakers.