Oregon Republican Mike Nearman charged with letting rioters breach state Capitol

Oregon Republican Mike Nearman charged with letting rioters breach state Capitol

Via The Washington Post: “Nearman, fifty-seven, now faces criminal charges for his role in allegedly allowing the rioters to breach the Oregon Capitol, Marion County District Attorney Paige E. Clarkson announced Friday. The lawmaker has been charged with misdemeanor counts of first-degree official misconduct and second-degree criminal trespass, according to court documents.”