Family member of woman killed at Capitol on Trump: He ‘incited a riot that killed four of his biggest fans’

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The family of a woman killed during Trump supporters’ siege on the U.S. Capitol has released a statement in the wake of her death. On Thursday, Jan. 7, Rosanne Boyland’s brother-in-law, Justin Cave, appeared on FOX-5 Atlanta to read a prepared statement on behalf of the woman’s grieving family

Cave shared the family’s reaction as he criticized President Donald Trump for using his platform to incite violence. He also admitted that the family was against Boyland traveling to Washington for the “Save America” rally, but to no avail. 

“Our family is grieving on every level for our country, for all the families that have lost loved ones or suffered injuries, for our own loss,” Cave read. “We appreciate your prayers and ask for everyone to respect our family’s privacy as we mourn her death.” Continue reading.