Oregon lawmaker who opened state Capitol to far-right protesters faces criminal charges

By Dirk VanderHart (OPB) and Conrad Wilson (OPB)

April 30, 2021 10:26 p.m. Updated: May 3, 2021 6:06 p.m.

State Rep. Mike Nearman, a Polk County Republican, has been charged with official misconduct and criminal trespassing following the Dec. 21 incident.