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Former Capitol Officer Sues Blaze Media for Defamation

4/22/2026

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Shauni Kerkhoff, a former Capitol Police officer, filed a defamation lawsuit against Blaze Media over false accusations tied to January 6 pipe bombings.
Kerkhoff, now with the CIA, says Blaze Media's flawed analysis and failure to retract claims harmed her.
The suit notes she was at home with her boyfriend and dog.
Her legal team called Blaze reporters' methodology "nonsense" and says harm continues, with damages not yet specified.

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Story summary

Shauni Kerkhoff, a former Capitol Police officer, filed a defamation lawsuit against Blaze Media over false accusations tied to January 6 pipe bombings.
Kerkhoff, now with the CIA, says Blaze Media's flawed analysis and failure to retract claims harmed her.
The suit notes she was at home with her boyfriend and dog.
Her legal team called Blaze reporters' methodology "nonsense" and says harm continues, with damages not yet specified.