Trump's team was aware of the scheduled visit and held a dress rehearsal ahead of time.
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Man Who Propped His Foot on Nancy Pelosi’s Desk During Capitol Riot Sentenced to 4.5 Years in Prison
Man Who Propped His Foot on Nancy Pelosi’s Desk During Capitol Riot Sentenced to 4.5 Years in Prison
Richard “Bigo” Barnett, who gained notoriety for propping his foot on a desk in Nancy Pelosi’s office during the Capitol insurrection, was sentenced to 54 months in prison on Wednesday. Judge Christopher Cooper noted that Barnett had “not shown any acceptance of responsibility” and ordered him to serve 4.5 years behind bars. Barnett’s sentence is the longest so far to any of the hundreds of people charged in connection with the Capitol riot, and the Justice Department is prioritizing cases involving violence, destruction of property and threats to law enforcement.
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers have requested a meeting with Attorney General Merrick Garland to discuss the ongoing investigation into Trump's handling of classified documents, claiming that Trump is being treated unfairly. The investigation is believed to be close to completion, with agents and prosecutors reportedly finding boxes of classified files at Trump's Mar-a-Lago compound in Florida. Trump has denied any wrongdoing and has yet to comment on the letter.
Jack Teixeira, a 21-year-old Air National Guard member, has been charged with leaking highly classified military documents. His superiors had previously raised concerns about his handling of classified information, and the Justice Department is now arguing that he should remain in custody until his trial. If convicted, he could face up to 10 years in prison, and the Justice Department is continuing to investigate the case.
Timothy Parlatore, former President Donald Trump's lawyer, has stepped down from his role representing the former president in the Justice Department's investigation into his handling of classified documents. The investigation, overseen by special counsel Jack Smith, is looking into whether anyone unlawfully interfered with the transfer of presidential power after the 2020 presidential election. It is unclear who will replace Parlatore on Trump's legal team.
Former Indianapolis police sergeant Eric Huxley pleaded guilty this week to violating the civil rights of a homeless man by kicking him in the face during an arrest in 2021. Huxley faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted, and the incident has sparked outrage in the Indianapolis community. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has launched an internal investigation into the incident and will take appropriate action once it is complete.
Attorney General William Barr has granted special counsel status to John Durham, the prosecutor he appointed to investigate the origins of the Russia investigation. Durham's report concluded that the Justice Department and FBI had "failed to uphold their important mission of strict fidelity to the law" in their investigation, though much of the information disclosed in the report had already been made public. This special counsel status gives Durham the authority to complete his work without being easily fired, and his report is likely to be the last major report from the Trump-era Justice Department.
John Durham's four-year investigation into the FBI's conduct during the 2016 presidential election has concluded with the release of a 300-page report. The report found that the Justice Department and FBI "failed to uphold their important mission of strict fidelity to the law" when it came to the events of the 2016 campaign. It also stated that the FBI's actions were negligent, but not the result of intentional misconduct or political bias. The report has been met with mixed reactions from both sides of the political aisle.