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Trump Sued Over Capitol Police Officer’s Death After Jan. 6 Riot

  • Estate of Brian Sicknick seeks at least $10 million in damages
  • Trump’s riling of supporters cost Sicknick his life, suit says
A portrait of late Brian Sicknick as he lies in honor during a ceremony in the Rotunda of the US Capitol building on Feb. 3, 2021.
A portrait of late Brian Sicknick as he lies in honor during a ceremony in the Rotunda of the US Capitol building on Feb. 3, 2021.Source: Carlos Barria/AFP/Getty Images

Donald Trump is being blamed for the death of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who was assaulted during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot, in a lawsuit that claims the former president is responsible because he riled up his supporters with false election claims and calls to take action.

That “cost” Sicknick his life, Sandra Garza, Sicknick’s former girlfriend and representative of his estate, said in a complaint filed in Washington Thursday.