Ashli Babbitt’s Mother Speaks Out After Arrest

Daniel ChaitinJanuary 7, 2023

The Mother of Ashli Babbitt She said she was “aggressively” Nearby the Capitol On FridayTwo years after her daughter died from a gunshot wound in the halls, she was able to speak out. Congress.

Micki Witthoeft shared her story with Newsmax Several hours later she was detained For allegedly failing to follow an order and obstructing the roadway Witthoeft She and others were looking to place flowers at the memorial. Capitol For her daughter and other “unarmed American patriots” In the crowd January 6, 2021, who passed away.

On This was two years ago. BabbittAnonymous Air Force Veteran in her thirties who was a supporter for former President Donald Trump, entered U.S. Capitol With a crowd of people disrupting lawmakers meeting for certification President Joe Biden’s 2020 election victory. Video shows the moment she was fatally shot by a Capitol Police officer, as she climbed up through the broken window of the barricaded door close to the Speaker’s Lobby.

The Justice Department refused to pursue criminal charges The Capitol Police declined to take disciplinary action In connection to the incident that occurred against the officer Lt. Michael Byrd, who claimed that NBC News That pulling the trigger It was a “last resort.”

On FridayAs President Joe Biden Medals were awarded to 12 individuals, including police officers who sustained injuries while defending the cause. Capitol Two years ago, Witthoeft said her group’s initial plan was to lay flowers on the steps of the Capitol. Witthoeft They said people were being allowed in, but her group was not. “with our signs and our flags” were denied entry. As The group walked around in search of another spot. Witthoeft They claimed that they were restricted in their ability to walk.

Witthoeft Although she claimed that other citizens were walking on a sidewalk, her group was not permitted to. “because we had American flags at the United States Capitol.” Witthoeft She said that crossing four lanes would have prevented her from honoring the order. BabbittThey walked on the road. This That was when the arrest on video was made.

Witthoeft One officer stated this “aggressively” She was taken into custody. “He was very aggressive. I put my hands behind my back and that’s when he started yanking me around,” She added.

BABBITT’S MASTER SPEAKS OUT Micki WitthoeftMother of Ashli Babbitt, speaks out @SchmittNYC After she was herself arrested by Capitol Police on the two-year anniversary since the murder of her daughter. ➡ https://t.co/QiLDC8cWv4 pic.twitter.com/9f01Q4bcjY

— NEWSMAX (@NEWSMAX) January 7, 2023

The Capitol Police Published a statement This was what a group of demonstrators said. “illegally blocking traffic” On Independence AvenueSW, near First Street, SW.

“The group did not have a permit to demonstrate on Capitol Grounds,” Capitol Police said. “Officers established a clear police line to prevent the group from moving further west on Independence Avenue, SW. The officers and officials told the group to get out of the road or the group would be arrested. The sidewalk was open. A woman in the group was given multiple warnings to get out of the road. Instead of getting out of the road, the woman refused to leave, turned around with her hands behind her back, and asked to be arrested.”

The Identified as a 58-year old woman Witthoeft, was arrested for blocking and obstructing highways and allegedly violating a regulation. “As is typical for this charge, Ms. Witthoeft was processed and released this afternoon after being given a citation to appear in court at a later date,” The Capitol Police said.

Newsmax Host Rob SchmittInterviewing a woman named? Witthoeft, Black Lives Matter Climate protesters get a different treatment He Also, it was argued that what happened to Witthoeft Her group “was political in nature to some extent.”

The Interview ended with Witthoeft Talking about how she and others held vigils outside of the WashingtonD.C. prison where Capitol Riot defendants are being held “unconstitutionally.” She They said they had been watching the trials from their seats and that they are now able to vote. “it’s my opinion that they tried the day on the calendar and not the person to the offense.”