(CNN) A Republican state legislator may have let protesters into the Oregon Capitol last month during a closed session, according to state police and officials, resulting in a showdown that left two people arrested. "Oregon State Police (OSP) has confirmed and informed us that Representative Mike Nearman did open a door to allow demonstrators into the building," Oregon Speaker of the House Tina Kotek said Thursday during a press briefing on Capitol security plans. Oregon Rep. Mike NearmanA spokesman for the state police confirmed to CNN that Kotek's statement was accurate but did not provide further details on an investigation or whether Nearman could face charges. Wednesday's riot by supporters of President Donald Trump at the US Capitol on Wednesday left five people dead. State capitol buildings nationwide have faced protesters responding to lockdown mandates.

Source: CNN January 08, 2021 12:00 UTC