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.
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.
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.
