Defense rests in Barnett's Jan. 6 riot trial
The defense rested its case Friday in the U.S. Capitol riot trial of Richard “Bigo” Barnett.
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The defense rested its case Friday in the U.S. Capitol riot trial of Richard “Bigo” Barnett.
A United States Marine with Michigan ties is now facing charges along with two others in connection to the January 6, 2021, Capitol riots.
Richard "Bigo" Barnett is "a crazy man from Arkansas who got pushed into the Capitol and put his feet up on a desk," his attorney said in court on Wednesday.
Richard “Bigo” Barnett testified Thursday that the Hike ‘n Strike Walking Staff stun gun that he took into the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, wasn’t operable, possibly because he had dropped it in his hotel shower the night before.
WASHINGTON — Richard “Bigo” Barnett will testify in his Capitol riot trial, his lawyer said Tuesday.