Politics

State lawmaker suspected of letting demonstrators into Oregon Capitol

By Dirk VanderHart (OPB)

Jan. 7, 2021 5:54 p.m. Updated: Jan. 7, 2021 11:57 p.m.

Sources say Rep. Mike Nearman, R-Independence, was shown on video surveillance footage exiting the Capitol on Dec. 21. Demonstrators gained access directly afterward, setting up a showdown.