A West Virginia state lawmaker resigned Saturday as he faces charges of entering a restricted area of the U.S. Capitol after he livestreamed himself with rioters.
A West Virginia state lawmaker who posted a video of himself storming the nation's Capitol earlier this week was charged with entering a restricted area and disorderly conduct, two federal misdemeanors that could land him in prison for up to a year and a half.
A West Virginia Republican state lawmaker who recorded himself storming the US Capitol during a deadly riot there earlier this week is facing a criminal charge, US officials announced Friday.
They are among dozens who have been charged after a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Authorities are still searching for more rioters and expect to file more charges.
