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.