Trump Justice Dept. to settle Babbitt family lawsuit in fatal Jan. 6 shooting
The Trump administration’s Justice Department agreed to pay nearly $5 million to settle a $30 million wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Ashli Babbitt, the January 6 rioter shot by Capitol Police while attempting to breach the House chamber. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger expressed extreme disappointment, stating the settlement sends a “chilling message to law enforcement nationwide”.
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- Trump administration to pay nearly $5M to settle suit over Ashli Babbitt's fatal shooting in Capitol (2025-05-19)
- US to settle lawsuit over Ashli Babbitt's shooting during Capitol riot (2025-05-05)
- Trump administration to settle Ashli Babbitt wrongful death suit for $5 million (2025-05-19)
- Ashli Babbitt settlement sends 'sickening' message to police, Dems say (2025-05-20)
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