Brian Stout is a Republican Representative in the Oregon House. He ran for District 31 in 2018 and 2020 but lost to Democrat Brad Witt. After redistricting, the district was more Republican and he won in 2022 when Witt ran in a different district. However, one of his campaign volunteers alleged her sexually assaulted and threatened her and sought a protective order that was granted.
Stout claimed that she was making the allegation to help another Republican replace him so she could get a job in Salem. This is undercut by the fact she was a volunteer on Stout’s campaign. He claimed she was the aggressor and stalked him and was aggressive toward him. He also said the sex act that was interrupted by his wife was consensual and instigated by the woman. The woman says he threatened her with violence and touched her sexually multiple times, incidents she detailed.
Stout sought to vacate the order in court in May 2023 and lost, the judge sustained a five-year protective order and said he was not credible. This led to Stout’s removal from House Committees.
- Willamette Week: Judge Grants Restraining Order Against State Rep.-Elect Brian Stout After Allegations of Sexual Assault
- Willamette Week: Rep. Brian Stout Removed From House Committees as Sexual Abuse Protection Order Against Him Remains in Place
- KOIN 6: Columbia County judge says Stout was ‘not credible’ in restraining order hearing
