Barnett wants acquittal or new trial

U.S. didn’t prove case, motions say

Richard “Bigo" Barnett’s legal team talks with reporters about the the verdict outside federal court in Monday Jan. 23, 2023 in Washington. From left to right, Jonathan Gross, Richard “Bigo” Barnett, Joseph McBride and Bradford L Geyer. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Bill Bowden)
Richard “Bigo" Barnett’s legal team talks with reporters about the the verdict outside federal court in Monday Jan. 23, 2023 in Washington. From left to right, Jonathan Gross, Richard “Bigo” Barnett, Joseph McBride and Bradford L Geyer. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Bill Bowden)

Attorneys for Richard "Bigo" Barnett of Gravette have filed motions for a new trial and for acquittal.

On Jan. 23, after a two-week trial, a federal court jury in the District of Columbia deliberated for two hours and seven minutes before finding Barnett guilty of all eight counts in connection with...

Upcoming Events