The Trump administration has reached a preliminary settlement with Ashli Babbitt’s family. Babbitt was the Trump supporter who was fatally shot by Capitol Police Officer Michael Byrd.
According to CBS News, multiple sources told the outlet that a settlement has been reached in principle, but has not yet been signed. An attorney to the Babbitt family confirmed that the settlement in principle has been reached as well.
The Babbitt estate brought a lawsuit against the US government under the Biden administration and alleged that Byrd was negligent in his use of force and firing his gun at Babbitt.
Babbitt had been in the frame of a window when the officer fired, killing the Trump supporter on January 6, 2021 as a riot and protest ensued at the building. “Ashli was unarmed,” the suit said. “Her hands were up in the air, empty, and in plain view of Lt. Byrd and other officers in the lobby. Ashli posed no threat to the safety of anyone.”
Trump admin secures settlement for family of Ashli Babbitt
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