The mother of Ashli Babbitt, a protester who was killed during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, was arrested during a demonstration outside of the Capitol marking the second anniversary of her death.
Video footage of the incident shows U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) detaining Micki Witthoeft, Babbitt’s mother, Friday afternoon near the Capitol where a small group of demonstrators had gathered.
According to the Capitol Police, Ms. Witthoeft’s group did not have a permit for their demonstration to be held on Capitol grounds.
Ms. Witthoeft, 58, was charged with failing to obey an order and blocking or obstructing roadways.