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Bishop E. Evans disappeared in the waters of the Rio Grande after attempting to rescue migrants crossing from Mexico to the U.S.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced today that late U.S. Capitol Officer and Berkshire County native William ‘Billy’ F. Evans will lie in honor in the United States Capitol Rotunda. The North Adams native and 18 year veteran of the Capitol Police force was killed last Friday, April 2, in the line of duty. A ceremony will take place a week from today on Tuesday, April 13 at 10:30 a.m. on the East Front of the U.S. Capitol. There will be a Congressional Tribute planned for 11 a.m. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the events will be invitation only. ...

An attorney for Derrick Evans, a Republican lawmaker in West Virginia's House of Delegates, told CBS affiliate WVNS-TV that his client "committed no criminal act" as he stormed the Capitol building. "From Mr. Evans point of view in the crowd, it appeared that the crowd was being allowed by law enforcement into the Capitol. He was not at the front of the group. Given the sheer size of the group walking in, Evans had no choice but to enter," the attorney, John H. Bryan, said. "Evans continued to film once inside. His footage showed that members of the public were already inside the Capitol by t...

sadams@newsandsentinel.com West Virginia House of Delegates member Derrick Evans, left, is given the oath of office Dec. 14, 2020, in the House chamber at the state Capitol in Charleston. -- Associated Press CHARLESTON — Derrick Evans, the incoming member of the West Virginia House of Delegates who recorded himself breaking into the U.S. Capitol Building Wednesday with a mob to halt the certification of the presidential election, is facing criminal charges. The U.S. Department of Justice announced Friday Evans was charged with illegal entry of a restricted area and unlawful entry. The charg...