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Cashel Barnett Agrees to Plead Guilty in Utah Domestic Violence Case

Prosecutors plan to seek a one-year jail term at his March 16 sentencing after charges tied to an alleged strangulation in front of his one-year-old daughter.

Overview

  • Barnett agreed to plead guilty to third-degree felony aggravated assault and third-degree felony domestic violence in the presence of a child, according to legal documents.
  • Sentencing is set for March 16 in a Utah court, with prosecutors recommending one year in jail followed by probation.
  • He has been jailed since May 2025 after surrendering to Salt Lake City police on a felony warrant and being held without bail.
  • A source close to the alleged victim said she views the plea as unfair but would accept it to avoid a trial and retraumatization.
  • Reports note it is unclear whether time already served will be credited, and that the charges could have carried up to about 10 years if tried and convicted.