Federal Judge Sets 2026 Trial Date for Ashli Babbitt $30 Million Wrongful Death Suit

The lawsuit, filed by Babbitt's family, alleges wrongful death and seeks accountability for her shooting by U.S. Capitol Police Lt. Michael Byrd.

Ashli Babbitt was shot and killed during the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot by Lt. Michael Byrd.
The $30 million wrongful death lawsuit was filed by Babbitt’s family and is supported by Judicial Watch.
Judge Ana C. Reyes scheduled the trial for July 20, 2026, and is considering a request to move the case to California.
The lawsuit claims Babbitt was unarmed and did not receive any warnings before being shot by Byrd.
Byrd was investigated but not punished, and the lawsuit includes additional claims of assault, battery, and negligence against the U.S. Government.