West Virginia delegate who joined D.C. Capitol riot resigns amid pressure, federal charges

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Derrick Evans has resigned from his position as a Republican member of the West Virginia House of Delegates after he broke into the U.S. Capitol building Wednesday.

Derrick Evans, who was arrested Friday for breaking into the U.S. Capitol with a mob of pro-Trump supporters, has resigned from his position as a Republican member of the West Virginia House of Delegates.

"I take full responsibility for my actions, and deeply regret any hurt, pain or embarrassment I may have caused my family, friends, constituents and fellow West Virginians. I hope this action I take today can remove any cloud of distraction from the state Legislature, so my colleagues can get to work in earnest building a brighter future for our state.

On Friday, Evans was taken into custody and federally charged with"one count of knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority; and one count of violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol Grounds," the Department of Justice said in a statement. Entering a restricted government building can be punishable by fine and result in up to 10 years in prison,His arrest came after he live-streamed a video showing that he surged through a door in the interior of the Capitol building. In the footage, Evans can be heard yelling:"We're in, we're in. Derrick Evans is in the Capitol!"

A cell phone recording of a portion of now-deleted video. “We’re in! We’re in! Derrick Evans is in the Capitol!”

 

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So should Hawley and Cruz!

They will cancel anyone who opposes them. Sad times

If a state delegate is so flat out stupid, or vile, or both, to join the storming of the Capitol, resigning his office should be the least of his worries!!

Womp Womp.

tedcruz HawleyMO when are you guys resigning? Grow some balls for once Cruz and take responsibility for your actions!

FuckDonaldTrump FuckIvankaTrump FuckTrumpFamily

Good first step. Now,when does he get arrested ?

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