News

Capitol Police Officer Won’t Be Charged In Capitol Rioter Ashli Babbitt’s Death

Police in Washington D.C. reported that there is not enough preliminary evidence to arrest a Capitol Police officer who shot and killed a woman participating in the Capitol riots on Jan. 6.

Authorities familiar with the case said the investigation is still ongoing and so far, no recommendations have been made to prosecutors regarding filing charges against the unnamed officer in question. Currently, the officer is on administrative leave.

Ashli Babbitt was shot after attempting to climb through a broken window to access the Speaker’s lobby in the Capitol. The incident was filmed and distributed on the internet. The lieutenant who shot her seemed to be facing a mob alone when the incident occurred, according to video footage and eyewitness accounts.

Dustin Sternbeck, a spokesman for D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department, told the New York Times “it would be premature” for the department “to make any comment that any conclusion had been reached.”

According to a Justice Department spokeswoman, it is standard procedure to open an investigation into incidents where an officer used lethal force against a member of the public.

Lethal force is deemed legally justified if an officer has an “objectively reasonable” fear of serious harm to themselves or others.

Babbitt was an Air Force and Air National Guard veteran. In the video, she was seen wearing a Trump flag as a cape. Since her death, she has become a martyr-like figure for far-right extremist groups and Trump supporters.

Babbitt was one of six people who died during the assault on the Capitol and throughout the aftermath.

Sarah Huffman

Recent Posts

Kings of Leon Forced To Cancel Upcoming Tour Dates After Frontman Caleb Followill Has Medical Emergency

Kings of Leon are canceling their upcoming tour dates after frontman Caleb Followill had an…

2 hours ago

Smokey Robinson Denies Assault Accusations, Files Countersuit For Elder Abuse & Defamation

Smokey Robinson has filed a $500 million countersuit against his accusers’ claims of assault, alleging…

2 hours ago

Police Investigate Fatal Shooting Of ‘King Of The Hill’ Voice Actor Jonathan Joss, 59, As Possible Anti-Gay Hate Crime

Actor Jonathan Joss, who voiced the character John Redcorn in seasons two to 13 of…

7 hours ago

Sen. John Fetterman Denies Reports That He Doesn’t Want To Serve In Congress Anymore After News Of Unstable Behavior

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania) denied reports alleging that he does not want to serve in…

7 hours ago

Lorde Prepares For 2025 ‘Ultrasound’ Tour – Setlist & Ticket Info

Lorde will be joined on select dates by artists The Japanese House, Chanel Beads, Empress…

21 hours ago

After Trump Is Reminded He Called Sean Combs ‘A Good Friend,’ Rapper 50 Cent Vows To Stop President From Pardoning Him

Rapper 50 Cent vowed to stop President Donald Trump from pardoning Sean Combs. During a…

21 hours ago