Legal-Settlement

DOJ Settles Ashli Babbitt Lawsuit for $5 Million, Sparking Law Enforcement Controversy

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The Trump administration’s Department of Justice agreed to pay $5 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the family of Ashli Babbitt, the January 6 rioter fatally shot while attempting to breach the Capitol. The settlement, which resolves a $30 million suit, drew criticism from …

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Trump Justice Dept. to settle Babbitt family lawsuit in fatal Jan. 6 shooting

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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 …

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Trump Foundation Admits to Misusing Charity Funds, Agrees to Dissolve Under Court Supervision

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The Donald J. Trump Foundation reached a settlement with the New York Attorney General agreeing to dissolve under court supervision and admitting to a pattern of illegal coordination with Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign. The stipulation filed in New York State Supreme Court required the …

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