"Ashli Babbitt's Family Sues Government for $30M in Fatal Jan. 6 Capitol Incident"

The family of Ashli Babbitt, who was killed during the January 6 insurrection, has filed a $30 million wrongful death lawsuit against the U.S. government, alleging that she was unarmed and not a threat when shot by Capitol Police officer Lt. Michael Byrd. The Capitol Police previously concluded that Byrd acted within policy and law, and his actions may have prevented further harm. The lawsuit comes as nearly 1,200 people have been charged in connection with the Capitol riot, with over 700 guilty pleas, and follows a meeting between Babbitt's mother and then-House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.