After 5 decades, Douglas County public defender suggests criminal justice changes
Douglas County Public Defender Tom Riley has a few theories as to why no one has challenged him in the nearly three decades ...
Douglas County Sheriff pushing for harsher penalties for animal abusers
In a post on social media, Douglas County Sheriff Aaron Hanson asked for harsher penalties against animal abusers.
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Jones trial for Laurel death likely headed for Madison County
Carrie Jones, 45, has pleaded not guilty of first-degree murder, tampering with physical evidence and being an accessory to a ...
Sentencing reform task force recommends deep dive into improving success of inmates after release
A task force seeking a “Nebraska way” to reduce prison overcrowding and avoid repeat crimes by inmates is calling for a ...
District judge sides with Nebraska medical cannabis ballot sponsors in legal challenge
A Lancaster County District Court judge has dismissed major legal challenges against Nebraska’s two medical cannabis ...
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District judge sides with Nebraska medical cannabis ballot sponsors in legal challenge
Lancaster County District Judge Susan Strong listens to opening ... a former state senator and former State Board of Health member, and aided by Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen and the Nebraska ...
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Prosecutors to appeal case against Nebraska notary, whose attorney asks ‘to stop playing games’
Prosecutors intend to appeal the dismissal of criminal charges against a notary for Nebraska ... Lancaster County District Judge Susan Strong listens to opening statements from attorneys on ...
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Lancaster County District Court rules decision by Nebraska voters to legalize medical marijuana should stand
IT’S UNFORTUNATE THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE AND THE ATTORNEY GENERAL USED ... THE SECRETAR The Lancaster County District Court ruled the decision by Nebraska voters to legalize medical ...
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Defense attorney asks judge to dismiss ex-History Nebraska director's criminal case
An attorney for the former director of History Nebraska has asked a Lincoln judge ... "This case should be discharged," she argued. Lancaster County District Judge Susan Strong asked the attorneys ...