Title: Exxon Mobil Executive Arrested for Sexual Assault, Remains in Texas Jail
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Location: Houston, Texas
In a shocking turn of events, Exxon Mobil Corp.’s senior vice president of upstream shale business, David Scott, was arrested for sexual assault at a hotel near Houston, Texas. The incident took place early last week, and Scott has since been detained in a Texas jail as investigations continue, according to a statement issued by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
Scott, 49, was apprehended at a La Quinta Inn & Suites hotel in Magnolia, Texas, situated approximately 15 miles northwest of Exxon Mobil’s headquarters in Spring. The exact details surrounding the alleged assault have not been disclosed by authorities at this time.
“We are aware of the allegations and cannot comment on a personal matter,” stated an Exxon spokesperson in an email response. “However, we can say that this individual will not continue work responsibilities as the investigation proceeds.”
The fallout from this arrest could potentially impact Exxon Mobil’s business deals. Currently, the company is involved in discussions to acquire Pioneer Natural Resources in a move to strengthen its shale business. If the deal, valued at around $60 billion, proceeds, it would be the largest transaction of the year and Exxon’s biggest since the merger with Mobil in 1999. It remains unclear whether David Scott played any role in the Pioneer merger negotiations.
Facing a second-degree felony assault charge, Scott posted a $30,000 bond, but his release from custody has been delayed as he has yet to surrender his Australian passport to probation officers, according to local authorities. In the state of Texas, convictions for such felonies carry a minimum sentence of two years and a maximum of 20 years in prison.
As this is a developing story, further updates on the case are expected as investigations progress.