A wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Ashli Babbitt, who was fatally shot during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, will go to trial in July 2026, according to US District Judge Ana Reyes.

The decision, announced during a Friday status hearing, came after both the lawyers for the Babbitt family and the government expressed concerns that the original 2025 trial date would not allow enough time to prepare, according to The Hill.

Judge Reyes initially directed lawyers to prepare for a December 2025 trial. However, both sides warned that such a timeline could hinder efforts to obtain key evidence, such as from law enforcement, medical personnel, and other witnesses.

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