Judge denies Richard Barnett's request for extra time to prepare for prison in Jan. 6 case

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KNWA/KFTA) — A judge denies Richard “BigO” Barnett's request on May 30 to extend the time by which he must report to prison.

Barnett, 63, of Gravette, was sentenced earlier this month for his role in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

Richard Barnett, Arkansas Jan. 6 insurrectionist, sentenced to 54 months

According to court documents, Barnett requested to delay when he must report to prison until at least August 22. The judge denied that request.

Court documents say Barnett "has had ample time since his conviction to prepare for his incarceration and presents no compelling reasons to justify additional delay."

Barnett requested time to arrange his affairs before he was sent to prison. "Specifically, Mr. Barnett’s significant other is disabled and he will need to liquidate personal property and try to earn some extra income to help her before he leaves,” the request said.

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