Babbitt Family Settles Capitol Riot Lawsuit | JQJO

The family of Ashli Babbitt, who was shot and killed during the January 6th Capitol riot, has reached a preliminary settlement with the Trump administration in their wrongful death lawsuit. The terms of the settlement, which follows a Justice Department investigation clearing the officer involved, remain undisclosed. The lawsuit sought $30 million, alleging negligence and excessive force by Capitol Police. While the officer claimed self-defense, the lawsuit contended Babbitt posed no threat.