Three years have passed since the tragic events of January 6, 2021, but for the family of Ashli Babbitt, a four-time Air Force veteran, the pursuit of justice remains as fervent as ever. On the anniversary of that fateful day, Micki Whitthoeft, Babbitt’s mother, stands resolute in her fight against what she describes as a grave miscarriage of justice following the death of her daughter.
Babbitt, who served her country with honor, met an untimely end at the hands of Capitol Police Officer Michael Byrd. The wrongful death lawsuit spearheaded by Judicial Watch on behalf of Babbitt’s husband and estate seeks to hold Byrd accountable for his actions, which they claim were the result of gross incompetence and negligence.
It was 3 years ago today that Ashli Babbitt was murdered by her government while unarmed
Her family has never received justice
We won’t stop until they do pic.twitter.com/5jRP0gLi19
— DC_Draino (@DC_Draino) January 6, 2024
The lawsuit paints a troubling picture of Byrd’s history with firearms, citing multiple incidents that question his suitability for the role he occupied. Among these are past revocations of firearm privileges, failure to meet qualification requirements, and a particularly alarming episode where he left a loaded service weapon in a public restroom.
Whitthoeft’s grief is compounded by the fact that Byrd, rather than facing repercussions, was allegedly housed in a “distinguished visitor suite” at the expense of taxpayers and later promoted within the Capitol Police Department. This move has been met with outrage from those who see it as a blatant disregard for accountability and justice.
Ashli Babbitt was an Air Force veteran who served our country for 12+ years and won awards for her service in Iraq.
Ashli Babbitt was 5-foot-2, weighed 115 pounds, and was unarmed.
Lt. Michael Byrd shot her in the face for the crime of trespassing despite the fact that armed… pic.twitter.com/gmTU3eR2jk
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) January 6, 2024
In an exclusive conversation, Whitthoeft shared her perspective on the federal government’s handling of the situation. She expressed her disgust at the lack of oversight within the Capitol Police Department, likening their internal reporting process to a dog blaming a cat for its own misdeeds. Her words underscore a deep-seated belief that the Capitol Police operate with a level of autonomy that is both unwarranted and dangerous.
Despite the heavy police presence during the nightly vigils held in honor of her daughter and other January 6 victims, Whitthoeft remains thankful for the respect shown by most officers. However, she maintains that the Capitol Police force is poorly trained and should not be allowed to operate without external review.
As the legal battle unfolds, Whitthoeft continues to advocate for her daughter and others affected by the events of January 6. She encourages support through various initiatives, including the Patriot Mail Project, which provides assistance to those imprisoned following the protests.
The cold weather and pouring rain serve as a backdrop to the steadfast determination of Whitthoeft and fellow patriots. Their commitment to seeking justice and honoring the memory of Ashli Babbitt is unwavering, as they place flowers around the Capitol and stand united in their cause. The message is clear: they will not rest until they feel justice has been served.
