US to pay $5m to family of 6 January rioter Ashli Babbitt
Summary
The U.S. government will pay $5 million to the family of Ashli Babbitt, who died after being shot by a Capitol police officer during the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. This settlement closes a $30 million lawsuit from Babbitt's family, who claimed her shooting was negligent. Reviews have cleared the officer of wrongdoing, and he said his actions protected others.Key Facts
- The U.S. government will pay $5 million to Ashli Babbitt's family.
- Ashli Babbitt was shot by a Capitol police officer on January 6, 2021.
- Babbitt's family filed a $30 million wrongful death lawsuit.
- The officer involved was cleared of wrongdoing by police and justice department reviews.
- Babbitt was part of a group that tried to enter the House chamber during the Capitol riot.
- Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger expressed disappointment in the decision to settle.
- No evidence of widespread election fraud has been found from the 2020 election.
- Former President Trump publicly supported Babbitt and criticized the shooting.
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