Settlement for Ashli Babbitt's Family

Sources have confirmed to ABC News that the family of Ashli Babbitt will receive almost $5 million as a settlement from the Trump administration. This development follows her tragic death during the January 6 incident at the U.S. Capitol, where she was shot as she participated in the group breaching the Capitol.

Resolution of Lawsuit

The agreement concludes a legal battle where Babbitt's estate, along with Judicial Watch—a conservative organization—claimed that the Capitol Police officer, who fired the shot while she was trying to enter the lobby through a broken window, acted negligently.

Official Announcement

The Washington Post was the first to report on the settlement amount, solidifying public awareness of the resolution.

Legal Outcomes

Back in April 2021, the Department of Justice announced that after thorough investigation, U.S. Capitol Police Lieutenant Michael Byrd was cleared of criminal misconduct. The review confirmed that he had a reasonable belief that his actions were necessary for self-defense and to protect members of Congress as well as others evacuating the House Chamber.