Capitol rioter ‘Bigo’ Barnett promises to stay away from Washington D.C. if released from prison.
Richard Bigo Barnett
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Prosecution opposes ‘Bigo’ Barnett’s release pending appeal
A prosecutor isn’t convinced Capitol rioter Richard “Bigo” Barnett won’t behave badly again.
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Supreme Court declines to review Josh Duggar’s child-porn conviction
Duggar, whose family starred in “19 Kids and Counting,” isn’t scheduled for release from prison until October 2032.
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Richard “Bigo” Barnett seeks release from prison during appeal
Arkansan Richard Barnett’s attorney said the Gravette man is no flight risk and should be released from prison pending an appeal.
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Gravette man who posed for pics in Nancy Pelosi’s office during Capitol riots now in prison
Richard “Bigo” Barnett has reported to a federal prison in Louisiana, but not before getting in one more tweet about Trump.
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Prosecutors seek fine for Capitol rioter Stager; Barnett to get ankle bracelet removed before prison
A federal judge agreed to let Richard Barnett remove his ankle bracelet the day before he reports to prison Aug. 1. In a separate case, Peter Stager will be sentenced next week.
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Barnett to report to federal prison next month over Capitol riot conviction
A Gravette man has been ordered to report to prison Aug. 1 for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riots.
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‘Bigo’ Barnett of Jan. 6 infamy granted pauper status for appeal
Barnett’s long list of appeal grounds cites “ineffective assistance of counsel,” “unconstitutional statutes,” “abuse of discretion denying motions” and a host of other things.
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Gravette man notorious for Jan. 6 riot photo seeks to appeal conviction
Barnett, who lives in Gravette, was sentenced to 4 1/2 years in federal prison last month after being convicted in January of eight criminal counts.
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Bigo Barnett isn’t getting more time or a special prison to his liking
A federal judge today made it clear to Richard “Bigo” Barnett: The guy who carried a high-voltage stun gun into the nation’s Capitol, made himself at home in the House speaker’s office and feasted on his celebrity is going to prison.