West Virginia Lawmaker Resigns After Being Charged for Involvement in Capitol Breach

A sign at a bus stop shows people wanted by law enforcement, three days after a breach of the U.S. Capitol, in Washington on Jan. 9, 2021. Jim Urquhart/Reuters

West Virginia Delegate Derrick Evans said on Jan. 9 that he was resigning after being charged for being involved in the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol.

In a letter to West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, a Republican, Evans said he was resigning effective immediately, news outlets reported.