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Nearman under criminal investigation for Capitol breach
House speaker says four-term GOP lawmaker also could face internal sanctions.
Legislative leaders say that state Rep. Mike Nearman, a Republican from Independence, is under criminal investigation for his alleged part in allowing anti-lockdown demonstrators to enter the closed Capitol in Salem during a Dec. 21 special session.
House Speaker Tina Kotek, D-Portland, made the disclosure Thursday, Jan. 7, during a briefing on how the Legislature will conduct its 2021 session amid the continuing coronavirus pandemic and protests.
Oregon State Police has confirmed and informed us that Rep. Mike Nearman did open a door to allow demonstrators to enter the building, Kotek said during the briefing, which she conducted with Senate President Peter Courtney, D-Salem. This is a serious, serious breach of public trust. His actions put legislators, staff and law enforcement in danger. In fact, law enforcement offi ....

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