Hemphill pushed past police lines three times as the attack began. She was filmed asking for assistance from police after being in the crowd, stating that she had "had surgery," before going to the doors of the capital, disobeying the officer who had told her to rest by a gate.[6] She was later seen in the Capitol rotunda, telling fellow rioters to "come on in, come on, have fun… This is your house!"[2] She later stated again that she was hurt, telling officers that she had "40 stitches".[6] She was later escorted out by law enforcement.[2]
