Oregon state Rep. Mike Nearman, a Republican, faces criminal charges for allegedly allowing demonstrators to breach the state Capitol in December.
Nearman has been charged with official misconduct and criminal trespass, both misdemeanors, following an investigation of his alleged role in a protest that turned violent at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem on Dec. 21, according to a court filing (pdf) with the Marion County District Attorney that was obtained by Oregon Public Broadcasting.
