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Richard Barnett, man seen in viral photograph at Nancy Pelosi's desk during Capitol siege, arrested: Officials
CNNwire via ABC 11 ^ | January 8, 2021 | Kara Scannell, CNN

Posted on 01/08/2021 11:51:53 AM PST by cmj328

WASHINGTON -- The man photographed sitting at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's desk during Wednesday's riots in the US Capitol has been arrested and charged with three federal counts, including theft of public property, federal officials said Friday.

Federal officials said Richard Barnett of Arkansas was taken into custody Friday morning in Little Rock.

Barnett was charged with knowingly entering and remaining in restricted building grounds without authority, violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds as well as the theft of public property, officials said.

A resident of Alabama was also charged in connection with the pipe bomb found on the south side of the Capitol building. Eleven Molotov cocktails and military-style weapon were found in his pickup truck, officials said.

"Just because you've left the DC region you can still expect a knock on the door if we find out you were part of the criminal activity at the Capitol," said Steven D'Antuono, assistant director in charge of the FBI's Washington field office.

"The FBI is not sparing any resources in this investigation," he said.

It was not immediately clear whether Barnett has an attorney.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Government; US: Arkansas
KEYWORDS: arrest; capitolarrests; capitolriot; federalcharges; jan6; richardbarnett
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To: cmj328

“The FBI is not sparing any resources in this investigation,” he said.
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Spent the summer playing tiddlywinks. Now a law & order hardliner.


41 posted on 01/08/2021 12:12:57 PM PST by Yardstick
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To: griswold3

Part of me is wondering though if he gets a small fine, which Nancy will pay with a note saying, “Well Done!”


42 posted on 01/08/2021 12:13:10 PM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Meatspace

Doubt this was too hard, he used his real face in the photo.
For all I know, he used his real name.
FBI has been asking people for tips.


43 posted on 01/08/2021 12:13:11 PM PST by cmj328 (We live here.)
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To: cmj328

Would have been a good time to wear a facemask.


44 posted on 01/08/2021 12:13:59 PM PST by AnotherUnixGeek
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This sends yet another message:

Antifa? We got your backs. Do what you do. We give you free reign.

Trump supporters?
We’ll end you all.

Act accordingly, FRiends.


45 posted on 01/08/2021 12:14:41 PM PST by RandallFlagg (Some men just want to watch the world burn. )
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To: Little Pig

>>Government of, by, and for the People?<<

No, it’s government of people who crap on the little people and protect themselves.


46 posted on 01/08/2021 12:14:43 PM PST by Tejas Rob
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To: cmj328

Was this the Viking/Defund the Police Guy?


47 posted on 01/08/2021 12:14:58 PM PST by Jane Long (Praise God, from whom ALL blessings flow,)
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To: Uncle Miltie
Buy that man a beer!

Wait, I thought these folks were all Antifa? That’s what I keep reading here anyways.

48 posted on 01/08/2021 12:15:32 PM PST by Drew68
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To: cmj328

he should include the Capitol Police officer who shot the unarmed Mrs. Babbitt as well, as a gesture of national healing and solidarity.

Black man/woman/it shooting unarmed woman in Capitol Bldg? He was possibly not a cop/guard? How about maybe a congressit?

https://twitter.com/i/status/1347076676342185984


49 posted on 01/08/2021 12:15:34 PM PST by Grampa Dave (Law & order took the last train out of DC and America on election/coup/night, Tues., Nov. 03, 2020!)
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To: bobcat62
You know what!? That would be a VERY good thing for the President to do. Especially considering if he is not pardoned that man’s life will be absolutely destroyed. As if smitten by a a Tunguska-event asteroid! PDJT needs to pardon that man. He really needs to, and in a way I feel like he owes him.

I unfortunately doubt it will happen though. Someone clipped PDJT’s wings, and I think it’s because he realizes that he has to ‘play ball’ or his own family will be forfeit.

50 posted on 01/08/2021 12:15:41 PM PST by spetznaz (Nuclear-tipped Ballistic Missiles: The Ultimate Phallic Symbol)
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To: cmj328

Oh so now we see the FBI can actually get something done within 24 hours. Who knew.


51 posted on 01/08/2021 12:16:36 PM PST by Jonny7797
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To: CatOwner
His life will be destroyed to send a signal to all who are not part of the leftist movement.

Well, if he stays out of jail, he'll never have to buy another beer for the rest of his life.

52 posted on 01/08/2021 12:16:44 PM PST by Fido969 (,i.)
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To: cmj328

>>A resident of Alabama was also charged in connection with the pipe bomb found on the south side of the Capitol building. Eleven Molotov cocktails and military-style weapon were found in his pickup truck, officials said.

He look like a man is the best description of someone who’s been charged?


53 posted on 01/08/2021 12:17:22 PM PST by a fool in paradise (Who built the cages, Joe?)
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To: Jonny7797

Exactly.

So. Obviously. Planned.

By DS


54 posted on 01/08/2021 12:17:43 PM PST by Jane Long (Praise God, from whom ALL blessings flow,)
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To: Little Pig
No resources to pursue Hunter Biden’s laptop, or the many allegations of election misbehavior, but encroach on the elite and the Fibbies are at your door inside 24 hours. Hm. Government of, by, and for the People?

This man's behavior was beyond the boundaries of the law and he should be held accountable. Conservatives, do not make the mistake of excusing or condoning unlawful behavior. All conservatives then get painted with one broad ugly brush. The media is looking for every opportunity to condemn every conservative based on the actions of the extremists who are a minuscule percentage our ranks. Support legal opposition, discourage extremism and condemn unlawful behavior or our cause will die under the weight of the media onslaught.

55 posted on 01/08/2021 12:18:14 PM PST by CMAC51
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To: M Kehoe
The corrupt DoJ and FBI are piling on the charges in hopes of getting a conviction.

They don't need to convict him. He will plead guilty. Once he hears the potential penalties for his actions, he will be begging for a deal that doesn't put him in prison for years. They are going to be looking for people to make examples of...

56 posted on 01/08/2021 12:18:37 PM PST by ETCM
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To: Jane Long
Was this the Viking/Defund the Police Guy?

The “Viking” is 32-year old Arizonan Jake Angeli, a QAnon guy. There’s currently a warrant out on him as a person of interest.

57 posted on 01/08/2021 12:19:20 PM PST by Drew68
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To: tob2

I thought most of the pics were great! I laughed a lot.


58 posted on 01/08/2021 12:19:30 PM PST by MarMema
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To: cmj328

Be careful of how CNN writes things.


59 posted on 01/08/2021 12:20:26 PM PST by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer”)
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To: cmj328

Think you missed his sarcasm.


60 posted on 01/08/2021 12:21:36 PM PST by Yardstick
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