Man who allegedly broke into Pelosi's office charged with 3 federal counts

[Demovictory9]

Barnett was charged with entering a restricted building, violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds, and stealing public property.

Saul Loeb, a staff photographer at Agence France Presse, was the one who snapped the now infamous photograph of Barnett behind the desk in Pelosi's office.

[tetedur]

1. I wonder why they aren't charging him for sedition.

After all, that's the reason he is there isn't it?

[Irish_Dem]

5. Right, they weren't there just to be disorderly. They came for a specific purpose.

To storm the building to have revolution, to overturn the governmental authority.

[JustAnotherGen]

2. Allegedly

I don't think she invited him in for a chat.

[Buckeyeblue]

3. That's just the start...I think in the end there will be conspiracy charges against them all

The new AG will have an important decision to make. Does the DOJ bury these people under a mountain of charges or do they go easy?

[sweetloukillbot]

4. And the incoming AG made his bones prosecuting domestic terrorists

I think that is going to be a priority

[Buckeyeblue]

7. Yes he did. It would be a good way to send an early message to domestic terror groups.

Act out and you will be prosecuted aggressively and if convicted, will receive long prison sentences.

[GoCubsGo]

6. Not so smug in his mug shot

Link to tweet

[LeftInTX]

8. Wonder if that is a previous mug shot?

I never see federal mug shots

[GoCubsGo]

10. Could be.

Or else he shaved for the occasion.

[Cha]

9. TY for that GCG Rt

[Hav]

23. Damn, so that's what a rough hangover

after a coup attempt looks like. It's amazing that so many thought that trying to overthrow the Government would have no consequences. Actually, it's scary because there is one outcome that wouldn't have ended in jail for them.

[LeftInTX]

11. Here is what the FBI says:

Barnett is scheduled to make his initial appearance in federal court on Tuesday. He will ultimately be extradited to Washington, D.C.

“The shocking images of Mr. Barnett with his boots up on a desk in the Speaker of the House’s office on Wednesday was repulsive,” said Jeffrey A. Rosen, Acting Attorney General of the United States. “Those who are proven to have committed criminal acts during the storming of the Capitol will face justice.”

.....................

“The U.S. Capitol is one of the most iconic buildings in our country and a symbol of the Constitution and people we have sworn to protect, and its destruction will not be tolerated,” said Steven M. D’Antuono, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI Washington Field Office. “This arrest demonstrates to all individuals involved in January 6 incursion into the U.S. Capitol that the FBI will find you and hold you accountable for your crimes, no matter your location. We thank the FBI Little Rock Field Office for their quick assistance in bringing this perpetrator to justice.”

Barnett is charged with knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority; violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds; and theft of public money, property, or records. If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of one year in prison. Actual sentences for federal crimes are typically less than the maximum penalties. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after taking into account the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/man-arrested-illegally-entering-office-speaker-house

[DeminPennswoods]

12. Interesting that he's being extradicted to DC

Last night on MSNBC or CNN one of the guests was saying they didn't like it that some of these people were being arrested in their home states presumably to be tried by the local USAs and in front of possibly more sympathetic juries. If this is any indication, that might not be the case.

[Roisin Ni Fiachra]

15. Less than a year in jail? Many folks got way more than that for smoking a joint.

I guess it's pretty much ok to break into the Capitol building, steal and destroy government property, terrorize and endanger House and Senate members while they are certifying Electoral College votes, and participate in a violent insurrection action with intent to overthrow the government.

What are the penalties for violent disruption of a Presidential Inauguration? Something like a month of Community Service, and a $100 fine?

This is extremely encouraging news for violent white supremacist domestic terrorist groups who want to overthrow the government, all across the US.

[LeftInTX]

17. I know. I was pissed about that

[frazzled]

13. You know, let's hear it for the photographers and cameramen

who braved that dangerous and chaotic scene of insurrection to document the people and the destruction as it happened. They put their own safety at risk, and without them we would neither have an understanding of what went on nor been able to identify and prosecute the insurrectionists.

They’re up there with the most heroic war photographers, and they came from all over the world.

[tavernier]

14. I also am interested in the story behind the photos.

Were the photographers already in the building? Were they following the crowd precisely to document the event?

[frazzled]

19. The press was there in full array to

report and document the proceedings in the Joint Session of Congress for the counting of the electoral votes. They are always there when Congress is in session.

[tavernier]

20. Well that makes sense.

Surprised they weren’t targeted for violence, although the terrorists appeared to like the notoriety.

[North Shore Chicago]

16. Just sick about this!

The temerity of these fuckers! How violated Nancy Pelosi must feel, hell, I feel violated for her!

His hairy man ass on her chair, touching her things. Talk about white male privilege. From the look on his face, he really doesn't think he is doing anything wrong.

It went from LOCK HIM UP! to HE IS LOCKED UP!

[panader0]

18. Should be able to drop the "allegedly" part. Photographic proof.

[dalton99a]

21. +1

[Varaddem]

22. I thought

Taking the mail was five years

[soothsayer]

24. Just property theft in this case I guess

[Johnny2X2X]

25. Charges can be amended

Investigations are ongoing. They had enough to pick him up and carve him, but this isn’t the end of charges. Some will face hard time. This guy will do time, but not in prison. But he’ll also have his life thrown into upheaval.

Community service sentencing in addition to jail and probation could be delicious and creative. Make these people do community service for Liberal causes like serving homeless LGBTQ teens. It working with inner city youths. Give these sheltered closed minded fools a chance to learn about the real world.