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Capitol Rioter Who Put Feet on Pelosi's Desk Sentenced to Over 4 Years in Prison

  • Richard Barnett was sentenced to 4 1/2 years in prison for charges related to his role in the Capitol riot.
  • Barnett was photographed with his feet propped up on Speaker Nancy Pelosi's desk and left her an insulting note.
  • Barnett was convicted of four felonies and four misdemeanors for his actions during the riot.
  • The judge noted that Barnett showed no remorse for his crimes and seemed to revel in the media attention he received.
  • Over 1,000 people have been charged for the Capitol riot, with about half sentenced to prison terms of up to 14 years.
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