Richard Barnett, the 1/6 insurgent who posted photos of himself sitting at President Pelosi’s desk was sentenced to four and a half years in prison.
The details:
Be ready. More than two years after the Capitol siege… it’s time for the sentencing of one of the most high-profile defendants
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— Scott MacFarlane (@MacFarlaneNews) May 24, 2023
FLASH: Judge sentences Richard Bigo Barnett to 54 months in prison… in the United States Capitol riots case
— Scott MacFarlane (@MacFarlaneNews) May 24, 2023
Barnett was found guilty of all the usual 1/6 terrorism charges, including entering the Capitol, obstructing government procedure, and stealing government property for stealing an item from the desk of Pelosi, then president.
Barnett also encouraged others to enter the Capitol and claimed they were at war with the United States government.
Federal charges could soon be brought against Donald Trump, so seeing some of the most high-profile defendants he inspired and instigated to attack the Capitol being sent to prison is a source of satisfaction for many Americans.
Trump has his own criminal legal issues, but it’s a safe bet that Richard Barnett will do more time in prison than Donald Trump.
The wheels of justice are turning slowly, but they are coming for those who tried to attack the United States of America.
Jason is the editor. He is also a member of the White House press pool and a congressional correspondent for PoliticusUSA. Jason holds a bachelor’s degree in political science. His graduate studies focused on public policy, with a specialization in social reform movements.
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