Slain Capitol Rioter’s Family Sues U.S. Government for $30 Million
Capitol riots participant Ashli Babbitt’s family has sued the U.S. government for $30 million on allegations including negligence and wrongful death. The suit comes three years after Babbitt, 35, died from a gunshot she sustained during the attack as she attempted to enter the Speaker’s Lobby.
The complaint, which comes from Babbitt’s husband Aaron and her estate, alleges assault and battery; negligence; negligent supervision discipline, and retention; negligent training; survival; and wrongful death. The conservative activist group Judicial Watch is representing the family. The nonprofit group did not return a request for comment from The Daily Beast.
“Ashli loved her country and wanted to show her support for President Trump’s America First policies and to see and hear the president speak live while he remained in office,” the complaint states.