Rep. Mike Nearman, criminally charged for opening Capitol to armed protesters, does not appear at 1st hearing Updated May 11, 2021; Posted May 11, 2021 Attorney Jason Short representing Rep. Mike Nearman appears for an arraignment on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at the Marion County Criminal Court Annex in Salem, Oregon. Rep. Nearman was charged with official misconduct and criminal trespass following an investigation by Oregon State Police into his role in a riot at the Oregon State Capitol on Dec. 21. Photo: Abigail Dollins, Statesman Journal. Facebook Share An Oregon state representative accus...