Howell says DC is still living with the "consequences" of the assault on the Capitol, and calls the evidence against Barnett overwhelming. He "strutted" into Pelosi's office and "felt so entitled he put his feet on the desk" and took her mail.

"Brazen, entitled, dangerous"

I can't stress enough that Howell is absolutely *laying into* Barnett, reading with incredulity and anger his comments to the press about going into Pelosi's office and what happened at the Capitol

Howell says it's troubling that it appears Barnett's partner took steps to hide evidence, and raises questions about her ability to serve as a third-party custodian to ensure compliance

Howell says Barnett admitted, "almost bragged," about taking steps to avoid detection and also was open about clearing out his house before it was searched and he turned himself in. "He's certainly a braggart," judge says, noting that admitting all these things is not smart

Now: Surprising absolutely no one following the hearing at this point, Chief Judge Howell rules that Richard Barnett, the Arkansas man photographed sitting with his foot up at Pelosi's desk, will remain in detention (reversing release order entered by a magistrate judge)

Howell, growing angry again: "His entitled behavior...shows a total disregard for the law and for officials' directives. A total disregard for the US Constitution."

Howell says the magistrate judge in Arkansas did a "thorough" job considering the record, "but I respectfully disagree"