Ashli Babbitt, 35, of California, was among a mob of supporters of President Donald Trump who stormed the Capitol trying to disrupt congressional certification of President Biden’s election victory. The lawsuit, which seeks $30 million, was brought by her husband Aaron Babbitt, who is executor of his wife’s estate. “The only homicide on January 6 was the unlawful shooting death of Ashli Babbitt,” said Tom Fitton, Judicial Watch’s president, in a statement posted to the group’s website. Babbitt’s death became one of the defining moments of the riot after graphic videos of the shooting disseminated widely. Among members of the far right, Babbitt’s death has inspired vigils, rallies, rap lyrics and social media hashtags.

Source: Stuff January 07, 2024 08:08 UTC