Who was Ashli Babbitt and what were the circumstances of her death?

Ashli Babbitt was a U.S. Air Force veteran who was fatally shot by a Capitol Police officer on January 6, 2021, while attempting to climb through a broken window during the Capitol riot at the U.S. Capitol building.

Why did the U.S. Air Force initially deny full military funeral honors to Ashli Babbitt?

The U.S. Air Force initially denied full military funeral honors for Babbitt in February 2021 under the Biden administration, likely because her death occurred during actions considered as part of an unlawful riot and not in the line of military duty or service to the country.

What led to the reversal of the Air Force's decision to grant Ashli Babbitt full military funeral honors?

Following a review and advocacy efforts including from Judicial Watch, the Air Force reversed its stance and decided to provide full military funeral honors to Ashli Babbitt.

What are the components of the full military funeral honors that Ashli Babbitt will receive?

Full military funeral honors typically include playing 'taps,' the presentation of the flag that draped the casket, and other ceremonial acknowledgments provided to veterans who have upheld their oath to protect the United States.

What was the nature of the settlement paid by the Trump administration to Ashli Babbitt's family?

The Trump administration paid nearly $5 million in a wrongful death settlement to the family of Ashli Babbitt following her death during the Capitol riot.

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Air Force Reverses Decision, Grants Full Military Honors to Ashli Babbitt

Ashli Babbitt, a U.S. Air Force veteran killed during the January 6 Capitol riot, will now receive full military funeral honors after an initial denial, following a review and a nearly $5 million settlement from the Trump administration.

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Ashli Babbitt, a U.S. Air Force veteran, was fatally shot by Capitol Police on January 6, 2021, while attempting to climb through a broken window during the Capitol riot.

The U.S. Air Force initially denied military funeral honors for Babbitt in February 2021, a decision made under the Biden administration.

Following a review and advocacy, including from Judicial Watch, the Air Force reversed its stance and will now provide full military funeral honors.

These honors, including taps and flag presentation, are typically offered to veterans who uphold their oath to protect the United States.

Separately, the Trump administration paid nearly $5 million in a wrongful death settlement to Ashli Babbitt's family.

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: Ashli Babbitt was a U.S. Air Force veteran who was fatally shot by a Capitol Police officer on January 6, 2021, while attempting to climb through a broken window during the Capitol riot at the U.S. Capitol building.
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: The U.S. Air Force initially denied full military funeral honors for Babbitt in February 2021 under the Biden administration, likely because her death occurred during actions considered as part of an unlawful riot and not in the line of military duty or service to the country.
Sources:
Wikipedia
: Following a review and advocacy efforts including from Judicial Watch, the Air Force reversed its stance and decided to provide full military funeral honors to Ashli Babbitt.
Sources:
Wikipedia
: Full military funeral honors typically include playing 'taps,' the presentation of the flag that draped the casket, and other ceremonial acknowledgments provided to veterans who have upheld their oath to protect the United States.
Sources:
Wikipedia
: The Trump administration paid nearly $5 million in a wrongful death settlement to the family of Ashli Babbitt following her death during the Capitol riot.
Sources:
Wikipedia

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