"Ashli Babbitt's Family Sues U.S. Government for $30M in Wrongful Death Claim"
TL;DR
Aaron Babbitt, the husband of Ashli Babbitt who was killed during the January 6 Capitol riot, has filed a $30 million wrongful death lawsuit against the U.S. government, represented by Judicial Watch. The suit claims that Capitol Police Lt. Michael Byrd was negligent in shooting Babbitt as she attempted to climb through a door near the House chamber, alleging she was not a threat and was ambushed without warning. Byrd, who was exonerated after the incident, has stated he believes his actions were necessary to protect lives that day.
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