"That earlier decision, issued shortly after the insurrection, said her actions "would bring discredit upon the Air Force." Judicial Watch, a right-wing group that represented Babbitt's family in a wrongful-death lawsuit, released the letter this week and declared victory. Babbitt's ceremony will include a bugler playing "Taps", a two-person honor guard, and a folded American flag presented to her family."
"The reversal comes just months after the Trump administration agreed to pay nearly $5 million to settle the lawsuit brought by Babbitt's family. The suit had initially sought $30 million. Investigators had cleared the Capitol Police officer who shot Babbitt, ruling the use of force lawful. Babbitt had become a cause célèbre on the right with President Donald Trump embracing her family and framing her as a victim. The settlement provided a payout to her estate and attorneys."
Air Force Undersecretary Matthew Lohmeier overturned a 2021 ruling and approved full military funeral honors for Ashli Babbitt, who was killed during the January 6 Capitol breach. The original 2021 decision had said her actions would bring discredit upon the Air Force. Judicial Watch represented Babbitt's family in a wrongful-death lawsuit and released the letter announcing the reversal; the ceremony will include "Taps," a two-person honor guard, and a folded American flag. The reversal followed a settlement worth nearly $5 million and investigators clearing the officer who fired. The decision contrasts with recent abrupt rescissions of approved retirements and benefits for transgender service members.
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