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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alanna Durkin Richer

US reaches agreement to settle lawsuit brought over Ashli Babbitt's shooting during Capitol riot

Capitol Riot Babbitt Lawsuit - (Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

The Trump administration has reached a preliminary agreement to settle a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the family of Ashli Babbitt over her shooting by an officer during the U.S. Capitol riot, attorneys said on Friday.

Lawyers for Babbitt's estate and the Justice Department told a judge in Washington's federal court that they have reached a settlement in principle, but the details are still being worked out and the final agreement has not yet been signed. The terms of the settlement have not been disclosed.

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