For Women Who Say Derrick Evans Harassed Them, WV Lawmaker's Capitol Assault Arrest Is No Surprise

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For Women Who Say Derrick Evans Harassed Them, West Virginia Lawmaker's Capitol Assault Arrest Is No Surprise

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For Women Who Say Derrick Evans Harassed Them, West Virginia Lawmaker's Capitol Assault Arrest Is No Surprise

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12:49 PM PST, January 14, 2021 - RUTH BASHINSKY and CAITLIN NOLAN

Before he filmed himself among the rioters who breached the Capitol, one-time Republican Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates Derrick Evans would spend his time outside of a health clinic confronting women who he would shout at, shame and film under the presumption they were there to terminate a pregnancy. His conduct, which he allegedly carried out with a gun on his person and under the guise of the First Amendment, went on until he was ordered by a court to not contact one of the women who volunteers at the clinic.

Even when Evans was unable to picket the clinic, individuals with whom he had socialized and were believed to be part of the alleged hate group, the Oath Keepers, could be counted on to be there.

While many were shocked to read the news that a West Virginia lawmaker had filmed himself taking part in the assault on the Capitol on Jan. 6, those familiar with Evans told Inside Edition Digital that it came as no surprise to learn he had participated. In fact, they said, it appeared to be a natural progression of what began outside a women’s clinic in Charleston.

This article is based on a review of court documents, including personal safety orders issued against Evans and a City Council bill drafted in response to incidents outside the clinic, video footage of Evans outside of the clinic reviewed by Inside Edition Digital and interviews with six people who have had first-hand interactions with Evans. When reached by Inside Edition Digital, an attorney representing Evans in the Capitol assault case said that he did not represent him in regards to the allegations connected to the clinic, but said, “Given that he has pending charges in the District of Columbia at the moment, he can’t comment on anything until those charges are resolved.”

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2. Document: Anti-abortion protester violates restraining order from Charleston clinic worker

Document: Anti-abortion protester violates restraining order from Charleston clinic worker

By Rebecca Carballo Staff writer Jun 4, 2019

Many of the staff members and volunteers at the Women’s Health Center of West Virginia in Charleston breathed a sigh of relief after the city passed a law to limit protesters, but one worker took legal action to curb the harassment she said she experienced. ... Jamie Miller, who works at the center, filed personal safety orders in May against anti-abortion protester Derrick Evans for repeatedly harassing her at her workplace. The safety orders were filed because of alleged stalking and repeated threat of bodily injury, Miller’s motion to enforce states.

Miller’s job is to provide emotional support and escort people into the facility. Her position is necessary because of protesters like Evans, the motion said. ... She entered a temporary personal safety order and then after a hearing, a final personal safety order. A little more than a week after the hearing, Evans violated the order and came to the Women’s Health Center to protest, the motion states.

Evans followed Miller around and video recorded her without consent, according to the motion. He then posted the videos on his Facebook page with 11,000 followers, some of whom threatened Miller, she said in the motion. ... A follower of Evans’ Facebook page wrote: “Why does that lady have the right to life and not the babies that come to that abortion clinic! If you murder her can we call it abortion!!” according to the motion. ... Miller stated in the motion Evans has claimed to have a weapon with him several times, though he does not show it. However, she said in the document that he does “make sure we know it’s there.”

Much of the harassment alleged in the motion can be seen on video on Evans’ Facebook page, Miller’s attorney, Sean Cook, said. ... On several occasions Evans denied the restraining order even existed. He also falsely claimed the court granted a personal safety order against Miller on his behalf, according to the motion.

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3. Oath Keepers