For Many of Us, Jan. 6 Never Ended

Jan 6 never ended for the family of Veteran Ashli Babbitt who was executed while allegedly attempting to commit misdemeanor trespass.'
She was "attempting" to commit "misdemeanor trespass"?!?

The use of deadly force against Ashli Babbitt during the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol was determined to be lawful and justified based on specific legal principles and the unique circumstances of the event. Here’s how the situation aligns with the legal assessment above:

1. Aggravating Circumstances:

Several factors elevated the situation from a simple trespass to a highly dangerous and unlawful act:
  • Unlawful Entry Into a Secured Federal Building:
    • Ashli Babbitt and others unlawfully entered a restricted federal building (the U.S. Capitol) during a joint session of Congress to certify the Electoral College results.
    • This area was legally off-limits to the public, particularly during such a sensitive government proceeding.
  • Breach of a Secured Area:
    • Babbitt was attempting to climb through a shattered window to enter a barricaded door leading to the Speaker’s Lobby. This area was a last line of defense separating rioters from lawmakers, staff, and law enforcement.
  • Immediate Threat to High-Value Targets:
    • Members of Congress, the Vice President, and staff were present and in danger. Law enforcement officers were tasked with protecting them from potential harm.

2. Imminent Threat Justifying Deadly Force:

Under federal and many state laws, deadly force is justifiable when:
  • There is a reasonable belief of imminent harm or death:
    • Babbitt was part of a violent mob that had already breached multiple layers of security. Her attempt to enter a barricaded area signaled an escalation of the threat.
  • Protection of others in the line of duty:
    • Law enforcement officers defending the Capitol had a duty to protect lawmakers and staff. The breach of the Speaker’s Lobby represented an imminent and credible threat to the safety of those individuals.
  • Disregard for verbal warnings:
    • Witnesses and video evidence show that Babbitt was warned to stop before attempting to climb through the window. Her failure to comply further heightened the perception of an immediate threat.

3. Federal Security Protocols:

  • Defense of Federal Personnel and Facilities:
    • Law enforcement officers, including Capitol Police, are authorized to use deadly force to prevent breaches of secure areas, particularly when high-ranking government officials are at risk.
  • Perimeter Security Protocols:
    • The barricade was a clear signal that entry beyond that point would not be tolerated and could result in the use of deadly force.

4. Legal and Investigative Outcome:

Following the incident:
  • Internal and Federal Investigations:
    • The U.S. Capitol Police and the Department of Justice conducted investigations into the shooting and determined that the officer’s actions were lawful and consistent with department policies.
  • Reasonableness Standard:
    • The decision to use deadly force was deemed reasonable given the totality of the circumstances, including:
      • The violent and chaotic environment.
      • The clear and present danger posed by the mob.
      • The necessity to protect lawmakers and staff from potential harm.

5. Distinctions From Standard Trespass:

Unlike a typical trespass scenario:
  • This was a felony-level breach of a restricted federal area, involving violent entry and destruction of property.
  • The breach occurred in the context of an ongoing riot, where other rioters were armed, and police officers were already injured or overwhelmed.

Conclusion:

The use of deadly force against Ashli Babbitt was deemed lawful and proper because she was part of a violent mob attempting to breach a barricaded area, posing an imminent threat to lawmakers and law enforcement personnel. The circumstances justified the officer's belief that her actions presented a clear danger, warranting the use of deadly force to prevent further harm.
 
‘Over the last four years, it’s been devastating to me to hear Donald Trump repeat his promise to pardon insurrectionists on the first day he’s back in office. “It will be my great honor to pardon the peaceful protesters, or as I often call them, the hostages,” he said in a speech last year. But all of us who were there and anyone who watched on TV know that those who stormed the Capitol were not peaceful protesters. Pardoning them would be an outrageous mistake, one that could mean about 800 convicted criminals will be back on the street.

It could also put me in danger, as I’ve continued to testify in court and I’ve given victim statements in cases against dozens of the rioters who assaulted me and my fellow officers.

I was one of the fortunate ones that day; nine people wound up dead as a result of the rampage. Two protesters had fatal medical episodes, one rioter overdosed during the uproar and another was fatally shot by a policeman while forcing her way into the House Chamber. One of my colleagues, 42-year-old Officer Brian Sicknick, suffered two strokes after the trauma of fighting off multiple protesters who sprayed him with a chemical irritant. He didn’t survive. Four D.C. policemen harmed in the riots later died by suicide.

My friend Harry Dunn, the first law enforcement member to prominently condemn the brazen uprising, testified about our primitive hand-to-hand fighting against improvised weaponry like flagpoles, metal bike racks and projectiles, with officers bleeding, blinded and coughing from bear spray. Called racial slurs, Harry has since retired his blue uniform. My co-worker Michael Fanone was beaten, burned and electrically shocked. He suffered a heart attack, concussion and traumatic brain injury that caused him to also leave his position at the Metropolitan Police. While physically recovering, he’s been the target of constant harassment from Trump supporters and has struggled to find steady work. Steven Sund, who was the Capitol Police chief, has been scapegoated and resigned under pressure.’


No one should forget January 6th, when Trump committed treasonous, historic crimes: attempting to overturn a presidential election, disenfranchise millions of Americans, and disrupt the peaceful transfer of power.

For more than two hours Trump did nothing to stop the violent, lawless attack of the Capitol Building – an attack Trump himself incited.
 
‘Over the last four years, it’s been devastating to me to hear Donald Trump repeat his promise to pardon insurrectionists on the first day he’s back in office. “It will be my great honor to pardon the peaceful protesters, or as I often call them, the hostages,” he said in a speech last year. But all of us who were there and anyone who watched on TV know that those who stormed the Capitol were not peaceful protesters. Pardoning them would be an outrageous mistake, one that could mean about 800 convicted criminals will be back on the street.

It could also put me in danger, as I’ve continued to testify in court and I’ve given victim statements in cases against dozens of the rioters who assaulted me and my fellow officers.

I was one of the fortunate ones that day; nine people wound up dead as a result of the rampage. Two protesters had fatal medical episodes, one rioter overdosed during the uproar and another was fatally shot by a policeman while forcing her way into the House Chamber. One of my colleagues, 42-year-old Officer Brian Sicknick, suffered two strokes after the trauma of fighting off multiple protesters who sprayed him with a chemical irritant. He didn’t survive. Four D.C. policemen harmed in the riots later died by suicide.

My friend Harry Dunn, the first law enforcement member to prominently condemn the brazen uprising, testified about our primitive hand-to-hand fighting against improvised weaponry like flagpoles, metal bike racks and projectiles, with officers bleeding, blinded and coughing from bear spray. Called racial slurs, Harry has since retired his blue uniform. My co-worker Michael Fanone was beaten, burned and electrically shocked. He suffered a heart attack, concussion and traumatic brain injury that caused him to also leave his position at the Metropolitan Police. While physically recovering, he’s been the target of constant harassment from Trump supporters and has struggled to find steady work. Steven Sund, who was the Capitol Police chief, has been scapegoated and resigned under pressure.’


No one should forget January 6th, when Trump committed treasonous, historic crimes: attempting to overturn a presidential election, disenfranchise millions of Americans, and disrupt the peaceful transfer of power.

For more than two hours Trump did nothing to stop the violent, lawless attack of the Capitol Building – an attack Trump himself incited.
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
 
‘Over the last four years, it’s been devastating to me to hear Donald Trump repeat his promise to pardon insurrectionists on the first day he’s back in office. “It will be my great honor to pardon the peaceful protesters, or as I often call them, the hostages,” he said in a speech last year. But all of us who were there and anyone who watched on TV know that those who stormed the Capitol were not peaceful protesters. Pardoning them would be an outrageous mistake, one that could mean about 800 convicted criminals will be back on the street.

It could also put me in danger, as I’ve continued to testify in court and I’ve given victim statements in cases against dozens of the rioters who assaulted me and my fellow officers.

I was one of the fortunate ones that day; nine people wound up dead as a result of the rampage. Two protesters had fatal medical episodes, one rioter overdosed during the uproar and another was fatally shot by a policeman while forcing her way into the House Chamber. One of my colleagues, 42-year-old Officer Brian Sicknick, suffered two strokes after the trauma of fighting off multiple protesters who sprayed him with a chemical irritant. He didn’t survive. Four D.C. policemen harmed in the riots later died by suicide.

My friend Harry Dunn, the first law enforcement member to prominently condemn the brazen uprising, testified about our primitive hand-to-hand fighting against improvised weaponry like flagpoles, metal bike racks and projectiles, with officers bleeding, blinded and coughing from bear spray. Called racial slurs, Harry has since retired his blue uniform. My co-worker Michael Fanone was beaten, burned and electrically shocked. He suffered a heart attack, concussion and traumatic brain injury that caused him to also leave his position at the Metropolitan Police. While physically recovering, he’s been the target of constant harassment from Trump supporters and has struggled to find steady work. Steven Sund, who was the Capitol Police chief, has been scapegoated and resigned under pressure.’


No one should forget January 6th, when Trump committed treasonous, historic crimes: attempting to overturn a presidential election, disenfranchise millions of Americans, and disrupt the peaceful transfer of power.

For more than two hours Trump did nothing to stop the violent, lawless attack of the Capitol Building – an attack Trump himself incited.
These fuckers act like they fought in The Battle of The Bulge. Give it a rest.
 
‘Over the last four years, it’s been devastating to me to hear Donald Trump repeat his promise to pardon insurrectionists on the first day he’s back in office. “It will be my great honor to pardon the peaceful protesters, or as I often call them, the hostages,” he said in a speech last year. But all of us who were there and anyone who watched on TV know that those who stormed the Capitol were not peaceful protesters. Pardoning them would be an outrageous mistake, one that could mean about 800 convicted criminals will be back on the street.

It could also put me in danger, as I’ve continued to testify in court and I’ve given victim statements in cases against dozens of the rioters who assaulted me and my fellow officers.

I was one of the fortunate ones that day; nine people wound up dead as a result of the rampage. Two protesters had fatal medical episodes, one rioter overdosed during the uproar and another was fatally shot by a policeman while forcing her way into the House Chamber. One of my colleagues, 42-year-old Officer Brian Sicknick, suffered two strokes after the trauma of fighting off multiple protesters who sprayed him with a chemical irritant. He didn’t survive. Four D.C. policemen harmed in the riots later died by suicide.

My friend Harry Dunn, the first law enforcement member to prominently condemn the brazen uprising, testified about our primitive hand-to-hand fighting against improvised weaponry like flagpoles, metal bike racks and projectiles, with officers bleeding, blinded and coughing from bear spray. Called racial slurs, Harry has since retired his blue uniform. My co-worker Michael Fanone was beaten, burned and electrically shocked. He suffered a heart attack, concussion and traumatic brain injury that caused him to also leave his position at the Metropolitan Police. While physically recovering, he’s been the target of constant harassment from Trump supporters and has struggled to find steady work. Steven Sund, who was the Capitol Police chief, has been scapegoated and resigned under pressure.’


No one should forget January 6th, when Trump committed treasonous, historic crimes: attempting to overturn a presidential election, disenfranchise millions of Americans, and disrupt the peaceful transfer of power.

For more than two hours Trump did nothing to stop the violent, lawless attack of the Capitol Building – an attack Trump himself incited.
Pure propaganda.
 
Bitter emotional clingers in denial that hopes and wishes get them squat
 
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