Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger was evacuated from the state Capitol building on Wednesday afternoon after protesters gathered near the parking deck, according to ABC News. The Atlanta Journal Post (AJP) reported that Georgia Capitol police escorted Raffensperger and his staff after protestors attempted to enter the building to deliver written grievances about the November elections. ”We heard reports of threats and left immediately,” said Deputy Secretary of State Jordon Fuchs, according to AJP. AJP told ABC News that the protesters were members of a militia. Earlier in the afternoon, a small group of Trump supporters had gathered outside the Capitol grounds to protest alleged election fraud in a “Stop the Steal” rally. Protesters, some of whom carried assault-style weapons, were peaceful, AJP reported. The development occurred as protesters stormed the Capitol Building in Washington, clashing with police. The breach forced Congress to go into lockdown, halting deliberations in both Chambers on …
Georgia Secretary of State Escorted out of State Capitol Building Over Safety Concerns
January 6, 2021
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