Ashli Babbitt's Family Files $30 Million Lawsuit Against U.S. Government
The lawsuit alleges wrongful death and negligence in the shooting of Babbitt during the January 6 Capitol riot.
- Ashli Babbitt's family has filed a $30 million lawsuit against the U.S. government, alleging wrongful death and negligence.
- The lawsuit was filed on the three-year anniversary of the January 6 Capitol riot by Trump supporters.
- Babbitt was shot by Capitol Police Officer Lt. Michael Byrd, who was protecting members of Congress during the riot.
- Previous investigations by the Capitol Police and federal prosecutors found no wrongdoing by Byrd.
- The lawsuit is being represented by attorneys for the right-wing watchdog group Judicial Watch.