Exxon Mobil’s Senior Vice President overseeing the shale oil and gas business, David Scott, was arrested on a sexual assault charge at a Texas hotel. Scott, involved in the shale business, is central to Exxon’s merger talks with Pioneer Natural Resources, with an estimated deal value of $60 billion. Exxon stated that Scott would not continue work responsibilities during the investigation. The arrest comes amid ongoing negotiations, and Scott’s future role in the merger discussions remains uncertain. The 49-year-old faces a second-degree felony assault charge, with potential convictions carrying a minimum of two years to a maximum of 20 years in jail.