Combat Veteran Sues Idaho National Guard Members Over Alleged Assault in D.C.
A combat veteran is suing three Idaho National Guard members for $3 million, alleging they assaulted her outside her Washington, D.C. home. Video evidence reportedly shows the guardsmen detaining the veteran without cause, pinning her to the ground, and restraining…
Washington, DC, July 29, 2026 — A combat veteran has filed a $3 million lawsuit against three members of the Idaho National Guard, alleging they assaulted her outside her home in Washington, D.C. The lawsuit claims the incident resulted in injuries requiring surgery.
According to the legal filing, the veteran asserts that the guardsmen detained her without cause. Reported video evidence of the incident allegedly depicts the guardsmen pinning the veteran to the ground and restraining her. The veteran’s legal team stated that these actions led to injuries necessitating surgical intervention.
The three Idaho National Guard members involved had reportedly accused the veteran of assaulting them. However, no charges were filed against the veteran following these accusations. The lawsuit seeks $3 million in damages for the alleged assault and subsequent injuries.
Details regarding the specific date of the incident, the identities of the guardsmen, and the specific nature of the injuries sustained by the veteran were not immediately available in the provided information. The legal proceedings are ongoing.
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