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 extreme disappointment, stating the settlement sends a “chilling message to law enforcement nationwide”.

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[1] Trump administration to pay nearly $5M to settle suit over Ashli Babbitt's fatal shooting in Capitol · May 19, 2025 Tier 1

[2] US to settle lawsuit over Ashli Babbitt's shooting during Capitol riot · May 5, 2025 Tier 2

[3] Trump administration to settle Ashli Babbitt wrongful death suit for $5 million · May 19, 2025 Tier 1

[4] Ashli Babbitt settlement sends 'sickening' message to police, Dems say · May 20, 2025 Tier 2

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The Cascade Ledger. “Trump Justice Dept. to settle Babbitt family lawsuit in fatal Jan. 6 shooting.” The Capture Cascade Timeline, May 2, 2025. https://capturecascade.org/event/2025-05-02--trump-justice-dept-to-settle-babbitt-family-lawsuit-in-fatal/