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underpants

(182,736 posts)
Wed May 31, 2023, 04:01 PM May 2023

Jan. 6ther "Bigo" Barrett gets two big NO's from the judge (delay & low security)

Infamous Jan 6 rioter's dream of a cushy prison camp dashed by judge

The man who went viral in a photo showing his feet propped up on Nancy Pelosi’s desk during the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 was denied a request to have the rest of the summer to “arrange for his affairs” before starting a four-and-a-half year prison sentence, Law&Crime reported.

The federal judge overseeing his case also denied Richard “Bigo” Barnett's request to be sent to a low-security camp to serve out his term.

“Defendant has had ample time since his conviction to prepare for his incarceration and presents no compelling reasons to justify additional delay,” U.S. District Judge Christopher R. Cooper wrote in a brief order.

“Defendant’s request for a recommendation for a (Bureau of Prisons) placement beyond 500 miles from his home in order to qualify him for a minimum-security facility is also DENIED. Determinations regarding security-level placements lie in the sound discretion of BOP based on its internal criteria. The Court generally plays no role in those determinations.”

https://www.rawstory.com/richard-barnett-2660744227/

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Jan. 6ther "Bigo" Barrett gets two big NO's from the judge (delay & low security) (Original Post) underpants May 2023 OP
I KNOW this guy's not going to do enough time to suit me! dchill May 2023 #1
Four and a half years is quite a while Effete Snob May 2023 #4
Well, you're not an asshole like "Bigo" - (short for Bigot?)... dchill May 2023 #6
Why do you not believe he will do 4.5 years? Effete Snob May 2023 #7
"Four and a half years is quite a while..." dchill May 2023 #9
You said "I will be surprised if he does 4.5 years" Effete Snob May 2023 #10
I don't. dchill May 2023 #12
Okay, so.... Effete Snob May 2023 #14
Good behavior could result in about a 230 day reduction in a 4 1/2 year sentence. grantcart May 2023 #15
I think "good behavior" is challenging for this guy Effete Snob May 2023 #23
Fed is never cushy IbogaProject May 2023 #18
F.A.F.O. Botany May 2023 #2
Womp, womp! onecaliberal May 2023 #3
Good! K&R crickets May 2023 #5
One word for Bigo: Gitmo. nt Buns_of_Fire May 2023 #8
Oh dear, that's so sad PatSeg May 2023 #11
Yeah. Kinda sucks underpants May 2023 #13
Maybe I'll send him card PatSeg May 2023 #20
Frankly I'd never expect the cops even touching me underpants May 2023 #21
So he moved out of his safe little bubble PatSeg May 2023 #22
Get thee to prison you piece of shit. nt GoodRaisin May 2023 #16
Bigo can prop his feet up on the metal toilet Seinan Sensei May 2023 #17
So the tough guy wants to be sent to a prison to be surrounded by wimps? ffr May 2023 #19
 

Effete Snob

(8,387 posts)
4. Four and a half years is quite a while
Wed May 31, 2023, 04:13 PM
May 2023

I think a lot of the "it's too light" comments ignore the real impact that having life move on without you for a couple of years really has.

For example, if I died right now, my family would be in good shape due to my insurance. But if I get locked up, that's going to be a problem, and not just for me.

dchill

(38,465 posts)
6. Well, you're not an asshole like "Bigo" - (short for Bigot?)...
Wed May 31, 2023, 04:54 PM
May 2023

...so you'll be all right. Bigo's people are going to figure out that maybe they should have done something about his lunacy. Or maybe not. Also, I will be surprised if he does 4.5 years.

 

Effete Snob

(8,387 posts)
7. Why do you not believe he will do 4.5 years?
Wed May 31, 2023, 05:00 PM
May 2023

This is a federal conviction.

Please explain why you think he will not serve it.

As background, bear in mind that federal parole was eliminated in 1987.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_parole_in_the_United_States

You think he's going to be pardoned?

dchill

(38,465 posts)
9. "Four and a half years is quite a while..."
Wed May 31, 2023, 05:30 PM
May 2023

I'm quoting you. I don't know how long he will serve. If past is precedent, it won't be long enough. That's all I'm saying.

 

Effete Snob

(8,387 posts)
10. You said "I will be surprised if he does 4.5 years"
Wed May 31, 2023, 05:32 PM
May 2023

Do you think he will not do 4.5 years? Why wouldn't he?
 

Effete Snob

(8,387 posts)
14. Okay, so....
Wed May 31, 2023, 06:25 PM
May 2023

Are you suggesting he will die, get pardoned, or overturn the conviction on appeal?

Because there are very few ways not to serve a full federal sentence.

IbogaProject

(2,804 posts)
18. Fed is never cushy
Wed May 31, 2023, 06:58 PM
May 2023

Cavity search every reentry to the prison even while going to court in custody. I'm not in favor of it just to let you know Bigo's ego and self esteem are due for a big hit.

PatSeg

(47,370 posts)
20. Maybe I'll send him card
Wed May 31, 2023, 07:10 PM
May 2023

once he gets settled. You know, to cheer him up! Then I'll have a drink or two in his name.

Seriously, have these fools never had to live with the consequences of their actions or did they just not learn? I foresee a major learning experience in Bigo's very little life.

underpants

(182,736 posts)
21. Frankly I'd never expect the cops even touching me
Wed May 31, 2023, 07:23 PM
May 2023

I’ve been at parties getting busted up. Hell I took the cooler back from the cops that one Halloween night. I spent the night as I should have.

That’s a big part of this. Bigo, as I’ve read, was big in the community. He was in good with cops. He’d moved beyond thinking he could get in trouble.

PatSeg

(47,370 posts)
22. So he moved out of his safe little bubble
Wed May 31, 2023, 08:26 PM
May 2023

into the real world where no one cares how "big" was back home.

Took the cooler back? That must be some story.

ffr

(22,668 posts)
19. So the tough guy wants to be sent to a prison to be surrounded by wimps?
Wed May 31, 2023, 07:06 PM
May 2023

Isn't that where the wimpy prisoners are sent, which would make him...

ohhhhhhh!

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