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Oregon state representative defends letting protesters into Capitol

By Tyler Van Dyke
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Oregon state representative defends letting protesters into Capitol

An Oregon state representative, who faced widespread criticism for allowing anti-lockdown protesters to enter the state Capitol during a Dec. 21 special session, defended his actions on Wednesday and said he has faced “mob justice” from the House speaker.

Video from the incident show state Rep. Mike Nearman, a Republican, walk out a door that protesters were standing on the other side of. Two protesters run into the building and appear to encourage others to follow them.

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