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January 6th Incident

The incident that occurred on January 6th at the U.S. Capitol, where Ashli Babbitt was shot by Lt. Michael Byrd.

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Jan 18, 2026
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What were the legal arguments in the wrongful-death suit that led to the DOJ’s nearly $5 million settlement with Babbitt’s family?

The wrongful-death complaint filed on behalf of Ashli Babbitt alleged that federal officers unlawfully killed her and asserted a suite of tort claims — wrongful death, assault and battery, negligence,...

Jan 20, 2026

Was Ashli Babbitt a threat to the Capitol police officer who shot her?

Ashli Babbitt was part of a crowd that forcefully breached the U.S. Capitol and attempted to push through a barricaded door leading to the Speaker’s Lobby; investigators and the U.S. Capitol Police co...

Jan 16, 2026

What evidence and arguments did Ashli Babbitt’s family present in their civil wrongful-death lawsuit, and how did the DOJ respond?

Ashli Babbitt’s family sued the U.S. government under the Federal Tort Claims Act alleging that a plainclothes Capitol Police lieutenant negligently shot and killed Babbitt without warning or attempt ...

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