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April 21, 2026
Former Capitol Police Officer Sues Blaze Media for Defamation
- Shauni Kerkhoff, a former Capitol Police officer, filed a defamation lawsuit against Blaze Media and two writers for falsely accusing her of planting pipe bombs during the January 6 insurrection.
- The allegations led to Kerkhoff being fired, harassed, and investigated by the FBI, severely impacting her life and safety.
- The lawsuit claims the defendants lacked evidence and made baseless accusations to harm Kerkhoff as revenge for her role in defending the Capitol.
2 Sources
- Federal cop sues right-wing outlet the Blaze after they falsely accused her of planting Jan 6 pipe bombsApr 21, 2026 at 11:22 PM · Independent
- A Capitol Police Officer, Bogus Accusations and a Jan. 6 Conspiracy TheoryApr 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM · NYT