A video surfaced Friday night of Republican Oregon Rep. Mike Nearman pushing a door open as he exited the state Capitol, allowing protesters to enter the building as a legislative session was underway.
In the security footage obtained by The Oregonian/OregonLive, the representative exits through two doors, briefly pushing one open further thereby allowing a protester to enter the premises. A stream of protesters are then seen entering the building before State Police force them out, resulting in a scuffle.
At the time of the breach, a coronavirus special session was underway inside the Capitol. Those who entered the building illegally, some carrying rifles, had been protesting the state’s COVID-19 restrictions outside at the time, the Oregon outlet reports.
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Video surfaces of Oregon GOP Rep holding state Capitol door open for protestors https://t.co/wsihoRvh8g pic.twitter.com/JSdYYIYgjn
— The Hill (@thehill) January 9, 2021
Oregon state lawmaker who opened door for armed protesters kicked off committees, billed for damages https://t.co/wFomj8skH8 pic.twitter.com/XDtZQQXqG9
— The Hill (@thehill) January 13, 2021
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