https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2021/01/gop-lawmaker-resigns-after-livestreaming-himself-in-trump-incited-mob/ > The Republican lawmaker who was arrested for storming the US Capitol has resigned from the West Virginia State Legislature. "I hereby resign as a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, effective immediately," Derrick Evans wrote in a one-sentence letter to West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Saturday. > Evans also released a statement saying, "I take full responsibility for my actions, and deeply regret any hurt, pain or embarrassment I may have caused my family, friends, constituents and fellow West Virginians. I hope this action I take today can remove any cloud of distraction from the state Legislature, so my colleagues can get to work in earnest building a brighter future for our state." Evans also wrote that he hopes his resignation will help "begin the healing process" for the United States.