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Richard Barnett's appeal on hold, waiting on US District Court decision

Richard Barnett, 61, was found guilty on eight charges stemming from his role in the January 6 capitol riot on May 24, 2023.

ARKANSAS, USA — Richard Barnett's appeal is being held pending a decision from the U.S. District Court, according to records.

Barnett was found guilty on all charges for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and was sentenced to 4.5 years in prison on May 24, 2023.

Barnett faced eight total charges, including:

  1. Civil disorder
  2. Obstruction of an official proceeding & aiding and abetting 
  3. Entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds with a deadly or dangerous weapon
  4. Disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds with a deadly or dangerous weapon
  5. Entering and remaining in certain rooms in a capitol building 
  6. Disorderly conduct in a capitol building 
  7. Parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a capitol building
  8. Theft of government property

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