Bethel State Representative Raghib Allie-Brennan took the oath of office yesterday for a second term in office.  The swearing in ceremony, which is usually held indoors, was held outside of the Capitol Building due to COVID-19 concerns. At the same time, Allie-Brennan noted that there was a rally called “Storm the Capitol” made up of people protesting an array of issues from masks and vaccines to the election of Joe Biden.  He said he was grateful to the Connecticut Capitol Police who were able to protect the protestor’s First Amendment rights while allowing legislative leaders to conduct the swearing in ceremony without incident.  Allie-Brennan called it a stark contrast to the attack on the U.S. Capitol, terming it an act of insurrection designed to terrorize and stoke violence.