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

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2025-05-02 · 1 min read · Edit on Pyrite

type: timeline_event 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".