Nebraska

Trial Set to Begin for Accused Murderer of Missing Nebraska Woman Found Dead in Kansas

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Omaha, Nebraska – The trial is set to begin today for Aldrick Scott, the man accused of killing Cari Allen, who went missing right before Thanksgiving in 2022, and then fleeing to Central America after disposing of her body in Kansas. Scott, originally from Topeka, Kansas, is facing charges of first-degree murder and tampering with evidence. The trial is anticipated to last approximately 10 days. Investigators discovered Allen’s body on a property in Topeka, leading to the tampering with evidence charge. Scott, who had been Allen’s ex-boyfriend, fled the country and was eventually apprehended in … Read more

Colorado Man Faces Jury Trial for Allegedly Assaulting Nebraska Girl: Disturbing Case Unfolds

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CHASE COUNTY, Neb. — A jury trial is scheduled for a Colorado man accused of sexually assaulting a young girl in Nebraska. The accused, Micheal Gitchel, is facing six counts of first-degree sexual assault of a child and two counts of child abuse. According to court records, the assaults allegedly occurred between April 2018 and June 2020, when the girl was only eight years old. Gitchel has been granted a new attorney, and the Nebraska Commission on Public Advocacy will represent him. The jury trial is set to begin on April 16. The charges against … Read more

Nebraska Lawmakers Propose “Stand Your Ground” Law to Protect Self-Defense Rights

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LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska lawmakers are pushing for an expansion of the state’s self-defense laws. State Sen. Brian Hardin from Scottsbluff believes firmly in the right of individuals to protect themselves and their loved ones from harm. In line with this belief, he has proposed Legislative Bill 1269, which would establish a “Stand Your Ground” law in Nebraska. Hardin argues that passing this bill would align Nebraska with 38 other states, including all neighboring states, that already have Stand Your Ground rights either through case law or written legislation. The main objective of LB 1269 … Read more