Ashli Babbitt’s family sues government for $30M over Jan. 6 shooting
Family of Ashli Babbitt Files $30 Million Lawsuit Against U.S. Government
OAN’s Abril Elfi
8:10 AM – Sunday, January 7, 2024
The family of Ashli Babbitt, who was shot during the Capitol event on January 6th, 2021, has sued the United States government for $30 million.
On Friday, the family of Babbit filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government, asserting claims of wrongful death and negligence.
On January 6th, 2021, Babbitt was shot by U.S. Capitol Police Lt. Michael Byrd during the event at the Capitol in her left shoulder as she was trying to climb through a barricaded door near the House Speaker’s Lobby and died at a nearby hospital.
Her husband, Aaron Babbitt, filed the lawsuit in a U.S. District Court in California, alleging several claims against the government.
Judicial Watch, a conservative activist group, said in a press release on Friday that their lawyers will be representing Aaron in the lawsuit, and he is seeking $30 million.
In 2021, the U.S. Capitol Police cleared Byrd of any misconduct following an internal investigation that revealed he may have prevented the deaths of lawmakers and staff members.
In August 2021, the Justice Department decided not to file charges against Byrd, citing insufficient evidence that Byrd shot Ashli in an unreasonable manner or in a way that purposefully violated her civil rights.
However, Aaron claimed in the lawsuit that after his wife was shot, she was ambushed and that several people shouted, “You just murdered her.”
“Ashli was unarmed,” the lawsuit says. “Her hands were up in the air, empty, and in plain view of Lt. Byrd and other officers in the lobby. Ashli posed no threat to the safety of anyone.”
Four other protesters died during the event, and more than 1,100 of them have been charged.
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What factors will the court need to consider in order to reach a fair and just decision in the Babbitt family’s lawsuit against the United States government
The family of Ashli Babbitt, who was shot during the Capitol event on January 6th, 2021, has filed a lawsuit against the United States government, seeking $30 million. The lawsuit, filed on Friday, alleges wrongful death and negligence on the part of the government.
On January 6th, 2021, Babbitt was shot by U.S. Capitol Police Lt. Michael Byrd as she attempted to climb through a barricaded door near the House Speaker’s Lobby. She later died at a nearby hospital. Her husband, Aaron Babbitt, filed the lawsuit in a U.S. District Court in California.
Aaron Babbitt is being represented by lawyers from Judicial Watch, a conservative activist group. He is seeking $30 million in damages. The lawsuit accuses the government of several claims, including wrongful death, negligence, and violation of civil rights.
In 2021, the U.S. Capitol Police conducted an internal investigation that cleared Lt. Byrd of any misconduct. The investigation revealed that his actions may have prevented further harm to lawmakers and staff members. The Justice Department also decided not to file charges against Lt. Byrd, citing insufficient evidence of unreasonable or purposeful violation of Ashli Babbitt’s civil rights.
However, Aaron Babbitt claims in the lawsuit that his wife was ambushed after being shot and that people shouted, “You just murdered her.”
The lawsuit filed by the Babbitt family raises questions about the events of January 6th, 2021, and the response of law enforcement. As the legal process unfolds, it will be interesting to see how the court evaluates the claims made by the Babbitt family and whether they will receive the compensation they are seeking.
The outcome of this lawsuit may have broader implications for future cases involving the actions of law enforcement in high-stress situations. It will also shed light on the responsibilities of individuals participating in protests and the extent to which they should be held accountable for any consequences that arise.
As the legal proceedings move forward, it is important to remember that this is a sensitive and complex matter. The court will need to carefully consider all the evidence and arguments presented by both sides before reaching a fair and just decision.
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