Videos tagged with Michael Bird

This video discusses the $5 million settlement in the wrongful death lawsuit filed by Ashley Babbitt's family against the federal government. The host, a constitutional attorney, analyzes the reasons behind the settlement amount, comparing it to the George Floyd settlement, and delves into legal considerations such as tax implications, potential jury bias in Washington D.C., the government's sovereign immunity defense, and the economic valuation of life in wrongful death claims. The discussion also touches upon the Department of Justice's handling of January 6th cases and a Supreme Court ruling impacting obstruction of justice charges.

This video discusses the potential for the Trump Department of Justice to reopen the investigation into the death of Ashli Babbitt. Host Mark Smith, a constitutional attorney, argues that 18 USC 1111 (federal murder statute) may apply due to the incident occurring on federal property, and that 18 USC 3281 may negate a statute of limitations for capital offenses. He highlights reporting on the involved officer's disciplinary record and contrasts the Biden DOJ's swift closure with other, longer investigations.

This video details a $30 million wrongful death lawsuit filed by Judicial Watch against the U.S. government on behalf of Ashli Babbitt's estate. The lawsuit alleges that Capitol Police Lieutenant Michael Bird acted negligently and with excessive force when he shot and killed Babbitt, an unarmed U.S. Air Force veteran, inside the Capitol on January 6, 2021. The video highlights previous incidents involving Lieutenant Bird, suggesting a pattern of behavior that the Capitol Police knew or should have known about, contributing to the grounds for the lawsuit.