J6 political prisoner and former firefighter Richard Barnett is seen with his feet up on the desk in former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office during a Stop the Steal rally on January 6, 2021. He was famously photographed and wrote an „Open Letter to President Trump'' from prison. A cell at the Federal Correctional Facility Seago Building.
Burnett, who is serving a four-year prison sentence in a Texas correctional facility amid political persecution, is trying to destroy the former president who is holding political prisoners by „manufacturing charges“ by „the current administration.“ declares that he holds true to his beliefs.
“My power is beyond their attempts,” the 63-year-old political hostage wrote. “As I sit behind a razor blade for the next few years, away from what I love and cherish, my purpose in writing to you is to protect our great country, built on our sacrifices and determination. I am still standing strong for my country.'' My ancestors.
“And I stand with you, President Trump, because your courage is of the same essence as mine, and I am willing to stand up at all costs to those who seek to destroy the will of our people. I know there is. Because you and I both know that wielding the sword of truth requires many sacrifices. ”
“We also believe that God our Father will raise everyone up for His purposes and as He wills, and that He is not nearing the end with either of us. Therefore, with this in mind, I wish you divine speed, Master.”
Burnett traveled from her home in Arkansas to the Capitol on January 6 to support Donald Trump and listen to the former president's speech at the Capitol.
Several reporters and photographers also happened to be present when Burnett entered Pelosi's office.photographers reportedly He encouraged Barnett to take pictures and instructed him to sit at his desk and „act naturally“ as he took a series of pictures.
He testified that he was „going with the flow“ as he posed for photographers.
Barnett stood in Pelosi's office for a total of six minutes, then took an envelope from one of her desks and wrote Pelosi a note that read, „Hey, Nancy, Bigo was here.“
Two hours later, a photo of Barnett inside Pelosi's office went viral and became one of the most iconic images of January 6th. Pelosi's daughter Christine shared a photo of Barnett on Twitter and warned that „inciters will be prosecuted.“
Barnett addressed the crowd via bullhorn before leaving the Capitol grounds.
„We took back our house and Nancy Pelosi's job,“ he said, according to prosecutors.
Hours after Barnett returned home on January 7, the FBI knocked on his door. On January 8, he was arrested by a force of armed federal agents in a pre-dawn raid and taken into pretrial detention.
Even though Barnett has no criminal record and no charges of violence, he was not given bail or the opportunity to post bail and was ordered to remain in jail.
On January 29, the Department of Justice indicted Barnett on charges of obstruction of justice. Aiding and abetting. Entering or entering any restricted building or grounds with a deadly or dangerous weapon. Disorderly and disruptive conduct using a deadly or dangerous weapon in a restricted building or grounds. Access to and from specific rooms in the Capitol. Acts that disrupt the order within the National Diet Building. parades, demonstrations, or picketing inside the Capitol; Theft of government property.
The „dangerous or deadly weapon“ is a collapsible cane that can also be used as a stun gun, and it did not have batteries in it while he was on Capitol grounds.
Barnett testified during the trial that he was forced into the Capitol and unknowingly entered Pelosi's office looking for the bathroom.
Barnett said under oath that his participation in the riot was „a mystery in my life and something I regret,“ but that prosecutors „hope that I will reflect on what I did not do.“ „Jean. The 6th was a shocking day for everyone, not just law enforcement.“
On May 25, 2023, a jury found Barnett guilty of eight charges in the DC Kangaroo Courtroom, and he was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper to more than four years in prison. Prosecutors had asked for a sentence of seven years in prison.
Judge Cooper reprimanded Barnett, who has enjoyed notoriety and media attention following the riot.
„Everyone who knew 'Bigo' needs to know that the actions of January 6th cannot be repeated without serious repercussions,“ Cooper told Barnett at the sentencing hearing.
Barnett's lawyer, Jonathan Gross, said Barnett's popularity was due to the photo's popularity, and argued that „the government considers Barnett to be an icon and should not be punished.'' .
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Immediately after the verdict was read in court, Barnett said he „absolutely did not get“ a fair trial.
„I think we should have changed the venue. This is not a jury of my peers,“ he said. „While we disagree with the decision, we appreciate the process. We definitely intend to appeal.“
Burnett, who is the breadwinner of his family, thanked the American people who supported his disabled wife and family with prayers and letters of support while he was incarcerated.
Read J6 political prisoner Richard 'Bigo' Barnett's letter here:
Open letter from Richard “Bigo” Barnett to President Trump
Dear President Trump,
You don't know me, but you've probably heard of me because I'm a J6 political prisoner. My name is Richard “BIGO” Barnett. „BIGO“ is a nickname he acquired in 2020 and is an abbreviation for Big O Patriot. At the time, I was organizing Stop the Steal, Back the Blue, Save the Children, and Second Amendment rights rallies and fundraisers in the great state of Arkansas.
I am currently in a federal prison as a prisoner of a far-left elite political regime, its puppet masters, and partisan FBI and Justice Department co-conspirators.
At the age of 61, I went to Washington DC to participate in the Stop the Steal rally on January 6, 2021, and join you, Mr. President, and fellow America First constitutionalists in peaceful solidarity. I participated in solidarity with I came here to make my voice heard.
I am a conservative business owner with no criminal history and a passionate supporter of our great republic and the community in which I live.
I am a family man and believe that the Democratic Party's ability to destroy the nuclear family and keep black people on welfare plantations has been a catalyst to further the burgeoning social justice debacle that absolves individuals of personal responsibility. believe. They have attacked every common sense known to civilized, ethical humanity and attempted totalitarian socialism.
Similar to your current situation, the current administration has ripped the blinders off Lady Justice and concocted charges to destroy me. But my power exceeds their efforts.
My purpose in writing to you is that in the coming years, as I sit behind a razor blade, away from what I love and cherish, I will continue to build on the greatness of our country, the sacrifice and determination of our ancestors. It means that we are standing strong for our country. .
And I stand with you, President Trump, because your courage is of the same essence as mine, and I am willing to stand up at all costs to those who seek to destroy the will of our people. I know there is. Because you and I both know that wielding the sword of truth requires many sacrifices.
We also believe that God our Father will raise everyone up as He wills for His purposes, and that He is not nearing the end with either of us. Masu. So with this thought, I wish you Godspeed, sir.
PS. My wife is disabled and I have always been the sole breadwinner, so you don't have to imagine the financial and emotional strain this burden has placed on us.
My family would be very grateful if any patriots could help us during this difficult time. My account has been set up for donations.it is https://www.givesendgo.com/richardbarnett
PPS – Consider giving every J6er an autographed pair of your new sneakers.