A photo showing him seated at a desk in then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office became one of the most indelible images of Jan. 6.
Prosecutors had sought a prison term of more than seven years, noting that Barnett admitted to entering the Capitol wielding a stun gun and carrying an American flag.
Barnett addressed the court during Wednesday's sentencing hearing, saying he was "not proud" of his conduct but arguing it was not "threatening.".
"This was an enigma in my life," Barnett said, asking for a sentence of probation.
Richard Barnett inside the office of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi during the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
He admitted to having regrets for using a vulgar, misogynistic phrase about Pelosi and for putting his feet on the desk.
In sentencing Barnett to 54 months in prison, Cooper said Barnett had not shown remorse. »