Richard Barnett, the 1/6 insurrectionist who posted photos of himself sitting at Speaker Pelosi’s desk has been sentenced to 4 and half years in jail.
The small print:
Standby. Greater than two years after the Capitol siege… it is time for sentencing for one of many highest-profile defendants
Richard Bigo Barnett =====> pic.twitter.com/Mmw0WPF6RJ
— Scott MacFarlane (@MacFarlaneNews) May 24, 2023
FLASH: Decide sentences Richard Bigo Barnett to 54 months in jail … in US Capitol riot case
— Scott MacFarlane (@MacFarlaneNews) May 24, 2023
Barnett was convicted of the entire typical 1/6 terrorist fees together with entry into the Capitol, obstruction of a authorities continuing, and theft of presidency property for stealing an merchandise from then-Speaker Pelosi’s desk.
Barnett additionally inspired different individuals to enter the Capitol and claimed that they have been at conflict with america authorities.
Federal fees may quickly be coming in opposition to Donald Trump, so to see among the increased profile defendants that he impressed and incited to assault the Capitol being despatched to jail carries a degree of satisfaction for a lot of Individuals.
Trump has his personal legal authorized points, however it’s a secure guess that Richard Barnett will do extra time in jail than Donald Trump.
The wheels of justice do flip slowly, however they’re coming for individuals who tried to assault america of America.
Jason is the managing editor. He’s additionally a White Home Press Pool and a Congressional correspondent for PoliticusUSA. Jason has a Bachelor’s Diploma in Political Science. His graduate work targeted on public coverage, with a specialization in social reform actions.
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