ExxonMobil vice president charged with sexually assaulting woman at Magnolia hotel room

David Scott (Montgomery County Sheriff's Office)

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas – An ExxonMobil senior vice president was arrested in Montgomery County and charged with sexually assaulting a woman in a Magnolia, Texas hotel room on Oct. 5, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

David Scott, 49, of Spring, was detained in this case.

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Deputies were dispatched to a scene at the La Quinta Inn in the 6900 block of FM 1488 in Magnolia, Texas due to a sexual assault. When authorities made it to the location, they spoke with a woman who told them she had been sexually assaulted by man in a hotel room.

Detectives later interviewed Scott, who was determined to be the suspect. He was then arrested.

His bond was set at $30,000. Records indicate he has since bonded out of jail.

ExxonMobil released a statement on Scott’s arrest:

“All ExxonMobil employees, officers and directors are accountable for observing the highest standards of integrity and code of conduct in support of the Company’s business and otherwise. We are aware of the allegations and cannot comment on a personal matter; however, we can say that this individual will not continue work responsibilities as the investigation proceeds.”

An investigation is still underway.


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