Summary
The U.S. government is offering military funeral honors for Ashli Babbitt, an Air Force veteran killed during the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. She was shot by a Capitol officer during the incident, and the decision to grant these honors comes after rejection by the previous administration.
Key Facts
- Ashli Babbitt was killed on January 6, 2021, during the Capitol riot.
- She was a U.S. Air Force veteran from California.
- Babbitt was shot while attempting to enter a restricted area inside the Capitol.
- The U.S. government decided to offer military funeral honors to Babbitt.
- A wrongful-death lawsuit settlement of nearly $5 million was reached with Babbitt's family.
- The Air Force under secretary invited Babbitt's family to meet at the Pentagon.
- A conservative legal group had advocated for funeral honors on behalf of Babbitt's family.
- An Air Force spokesperson confirmed the review led to the decision to grant honors.
