Judge Dismisses Most Counts Against Trump in Brian Sicknick Jan. 6 Lawsuit

The ruling means the lawsuit may proceed on part of the claims.

Supporters of President Donald Trump protest at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021. Jose Luis Magana/AP Photo

A federal judge dismissed three of five civil counts brought against former President Donald Trump and his codefendants in a Jan. 6 case related to the death of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick.

The lawsuit was brought by Sandra Garza, the longtime ex-girlfriend of Mr. Sicknick, who died of a stroke following the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol, during which he was pepper sprayed. Ms. Garza is also the representative of Mr. Sicknick’s estate.