By Deighton Acuin
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A West Virginia representative and a known supporter of
Outgoing President Donald Trump was among the rioters who participated in the
insurrection happened at the United States Capitol.
Republican Del. Derrick Evans, a supporter of President
Donald Trump, recorded a Facebook Live video in which he can be heard shouting
"We're in! We're in baby!" while moving among a crowd of rioters as
he walked through a doorway of the Capitol.
The lawmaker then denied taking part of such violence.
"They're making an announcement right now saying if
(Vice President Mike) Pence betrays us you better get your minds right because
we're storming that building," Evans said
"I'm just the messenger. Don't be hating on me. I'm
just telling you what I'm hearing right now on the grounds."
Evans later said he was only filming the situation "as
a member of media to film history," even it does not appear he has such
experience.
Video of his participation received resignation calls and
criticisms from his fellow Republican officials, including Governor Jim
Justice.
"I don't know this gentleman at all, but I think that's
absolutely a shame," Justice told WCHS on Wednesday. "From the
standpoint of a delegate-to-be storming the capital of the United States of
America, how could you possibly condone that?"
West Virginia Speaker Roger Harshaw said he condemned the
violence.
"I don't know the specifics of his involvement, I have
only seen what has been posted on social media so far, and I'm sure more
details may come out soon," he said. "He will need to answer to his
constituents and colleagues regarding his involvement in what has occurred
today."
West Virginia US Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat, told the
station that the state House should "sanction" Evans for his actions
which in Manchin's view "shouldn't be acceptable at any time in
government."
Authorities said dozens of lawsuits are expected in DC's
courts, including 15 cases against individuals believed to be part of alleged
heinous crimes.
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