Oregon State Capitol breach
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| Oregon State Capitol breach | |
|---|---|
| Part of COVID-19 anti-lockdown protests in the United States | |
| Date | December 21, 2020 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.[1] (UTC-7) |
| Location | 44°56′18″N 123°01′49″W / 44.938466°N 123.030374°W |
| Caused by | Opposition to COVID-19 mitigation measures |
| Casualties | |
| Death | 0 |
| Injuries | 4+ |
| Arrested | Four arrested at scene[1] |
| Charged | Mike Nearman |
On December 21, 2020, a group of protesters demonstrated at the Oregon State Capitol against health restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Oregon.[2] A security video released in January 2021 showed Representative Mike Nearman allowing armed protesters to enter through a side door, after which Nearman circled the building and entered from the other side. The Oregon House of Representatives voted 59–1 to expel him for his actions.[3] He later pled guilty to first-degree official misconduct.[4]
The protesters included members of the Proud Boys, Patriot Prayer, and supporters of QAnon.[1][5] One person maced police officers, while others vandalized the building and another assaulted two journalists.[6] At least three of the protesters present at the Oregon State Capitol later participated in the January 6 United States Capitol attack.[7]
