On December 21, 2020, a group of protesters demonstrated at the Oregon State Capitol against health restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Oregon.[2] A security video released in January 2021 showed Representative Mike Nearman allowing armed protesters to enter through a side door, after which Nearman circled the building and entered from the other side. The Oregon House of Representatives voted 59–1 to expel him for his actions.[3] He later pled guilty to first-degree official misconduct.[4]
| Oregon State Capitol breach | |
|---|---|
| Part of COVID-19 anti-lockdown protests in the United States | |
| Date | December 21, 2020 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.[1] (UTC-7) |
| Location | 44°56′18″N 123°01′49″W / 44.938466°N 123.030374°W |
| Caused by | Opposition to COVID-19 mitigation measures |
| Casualties | |
| Death(s) | 0 |
| Injuries | 4+ |
| Arrested | Four arrested at scene[1] |
| Charged | Mike Nearman |
The protesters included members of the Proud Boys, Patriot Prayer, and supporters of QAnon.[1][5] One person maced police officers, while others vandalized the building and another assaulted two journalists.[6] At least three of the protesters present at the Oregon State Capitol later participated in the January 6 United States Capitol attack.[7]
References
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- ^ a b c Withycombe, Claire; Barreda, Virginia (December 22, 2020). "4 arrests made after protesters attempt to enter Oregon State Capitol during session". Statesman Journal. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
- ^ "Republican who let violent protesters into Oregon state capitol is charged". The Guardian. Associated Press. May 1, 2021. Archived from the original on August 13, 2021. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ Borrud, Hillary (June 10, 2021). "Oregon Rep. Mike Nearman expelled from Legislature in historic 59-1 rebuke". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on August 13, 2021. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ VanderHart, Dirk (July 27, 2021). "Former Rep. Mike Nearman pleads guilty to official misconduct in Oregon Capitol incursion". Oregon Public Broadcasting. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
- ^ "Lawmakers remove state legislator over Oregon Capitol breach". NBC News. Associated Press. June 11, 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
- ^ VanderHart, Dirk; Wilson, Conrad (May 3, 2021). "Oregon lawmaker who opened state Capitol to far-right protesters faces criminal charges". Oregon Public Broadcasting. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
- ^ Olmos, Sergio; Wilson, Conrad (January 10, 2021). "At least 3 men from Oregon protest appear to have joined insurrection at U.S. Capitol". Oregon Public Broadcasting. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
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