Republican Lawmaker Who Opened Oregon State Capitol To Far-Right Protesters Faces Charges : @NPR npr.org/2021/05/01/992…
@NPR During Dec.21 legislative session, #GOP Rep. Mike Nearman opened the doors to the #Oregon State Capitol building for #FarRight protesters. Shortly after that breach, demonstrators scuffled with state troopers & Salem police. One man is accused of spraying officers with bear mace. 
@NPR ICYMI A Republican lawmaker literally opened the Oregon state Capitol to a #FarRight mob who scuffled w/ police, shattered glass doors & assaulted journalists.
At least 3 people in the Salem protest went on to participate in the US Capitol attack in Washington, DC, on January 6.
At least 3 people in the Salem protest went on to participate in the US Capitol attack in Washington, DC, on January 6.
@NPR Prosecutors charge GOP Rep. Nearman with aiding & abetting far-right protesters breach the Oregon State Capitol building during a legislative session.
Democratic lawmakers state Nearman put lawmakers, staff & police in danger by letting a group of rioters enter the Capitol.
Democratic lawmakers state Nearman put lawmakers, staff & police in danger by letting a group of rioters enter the Capitol.
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