"Judge Trims Claims Against Trump in Lawsuit Over Officer Sicknick's Death Post-January 6"
A federal judge dismissed a wrongful death claim against former President Donald Trump and two men accused of assaulting Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick during the Capitol riot, citing lack of standing by Sicknick's partner, Sandra Garza. However, the lawsuit will proceed on the grounds of a civil conspiracy to interfere with civil rights. One assailant, Julian Khater, pleaded guilty to assaulting officers and was sentenced to 80 months, while George Tanios pleaded guilty to misdemeanors and received time served. Sicknick died of natural causes according to an autopsy. Trump continues to face legal challenges related to the Capitol riot, with a federal appeals court recently rejecting his claim of presidential immunity.