Nebraska Federal Tort Claims Law
<h2> <center> United States of America v. Bruce J. Dortch, Delonta McKnight, and Dontae D. Orduna </h2> </center>
Omaha, Nebraska, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendants charged with bank robbery in violation of 18 U.S.C. 2113. Between October 3 and November 7, 2023, Bruce J. Dortch, 31, Delonta McKnight, 34, and Dontae D. Orduna, 36, all of Omaha, Nebraska, had a group chat where they agreed to “get money” and began plotting. At that time, McKnight was incarcerated at FCI Pollock becaus... More...
$ (09-08-2026 - NE)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Juan Manuel Gouveia-Aguilera </h2> <center>
Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to deploy malware and steal millions of dollars from ATMs in the United States, a crime commonly referred to as “ATM jackpotting.” Juan Manuel Gouveia-Aguilera, 27, originally of Venezuela, was responsible for more than $3.5 million in losses and this sentence is believed to be the longest federal se... More...
$ (08-24-2026 - NE)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Jose Gerardo Ruiz Alonso </h2> </center>
Omaha, Nebraska, criminal Defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with felony possession of a firearm and ammunition by a prohibited person. Digested by: <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> Jose Gerardo Ruiz Alonso, 36, a Mexican national, possessed 71 firearms and several hundred rounds of ammunitio... More...
$ (07-30-2026 - NE)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Britain Snyder </h2> </center>
Omaha, Nebraska, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with assaulting a federal officer. Reported by <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> Britain Snyder, 23, of Macy, Nebraska, assaulted and battered a police officer with the Omaha Nation Law Enforcement Services who was in the performanc... More...
$ (07-10-2026 - NE)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Joan Kicken, et al. </h2> </center>
Omaha, Nebraska pro se Defendants were accused of violaiton the False Claims Act. Reported by: <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> The United States alleged that Joan Kicken owned and operated AMC P.C. d/b/a Campbell Drug in Oshkosh, Nebraska, and sought to unjustly enrich herself by submitting fraudulent bil... More...
$3400000 (06-19-2026 - NE)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Tianrui Liang </h2> </center>
Omaha, Nebraska, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with illegally documenting Air Force planes located at Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, Nebraska. Tianrui Liang, 21, of China, drove to New York after being confronted by the FBI in Nebraska. The FBI obtained an arrest warrant for Liang who was subsequently arrested at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York... More...
$ (04-28-2026 - NE)United States of America v. Juan Gomez, et al.
Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyers represented 31 Defendants charged with conspiracy to deploy malware and steal millions of dollars from ATMs in the United States, a crime commonly referred to as “ATM jackpotting.” Fifty-six others have already been charged. Many of the defendants charged in this Homeland Security Task Force operation are Venezuelan and Colombian nationals including ill... More...
$ (02-09-2026 - NE)State of Nebraska v. James A. Wilson
Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with attempted second-degree murder. The State prosecuted James A. Wilson based on events that began with a confrontation over a food delivery and ended when he fired a gun at a police officer. Wilson was ultimately convicted of attempted second degree murder, two counts of use of a firearm to commit a felony, dischar... More...
$ (01-28-2025 - NE)State of Nebraska v. Ivell M. Hagens
Omaha, Nebraska, first degree sexual assault of a child, a Class IB felony 1; incest<br> with a person under age 18, a Class IIA felony 2; and tampering with physical evidence.<br> <br> 1. Convictions: Appeal and Error. In an appeal of a criminal convic -<br> tion, an appellate court reviews the evidence in a light most favorable<br> to the prosecution.<br> <br> 2. Convictions: Evidence: Appeal an... More...
$0 (11-07-2025 - NE)<H2> United States of America v. James L. Hattten, II
Omaha, Nebraska, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with sex trafficking a minor in violation of 18 U.S. 1591.<br> <br> Federal and state laws treat<br> trafficking a minor as a severe felony, defining a minor as anyone under the age of 18. A key component of these laws is that a minor cannot legally consent to commercial sex acts or forced labor, meaning prosecutors do not ... More...
$0 (11-07-2025 - NE)State of Nebraska v. Jason M. Leatherwood
Lincoln, Nebraska, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant seeking a writ of habeas corpus ad prosequendum.<br> <br> Legal issue Is a prisoner borrowed from federal custody via a writ of habeas corpus ad prosequendum entitled to receive credit for time served on state charges?<br> Headnote<br> <br> CRIMINAL LAW. CREDIT FOR TIME SERVED. The case addresses whether a prisoner temporarily b... More...
$0 (11-03-2025 - NE)<h1> United States of America v. Joya M. Kinney </h1></h1>
Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Production of Child Pornography.<br> <br> Joya M. Kinney, 45, of Bellevue, Nebraska, was sentenced on September 24, 2025, in federal court in Omaha, Nebraska, for one count of embezzlement from an organization that received federal benefits. Chief United States District Judge Robert F. Rossiter, Jr. sentenced Kinney to ... More...
$0 (10-25-2025 - NE)<h1> United States of America v. </h1></h1>
Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Methamphetamine Distribution Conspiracy <br> <br> United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced that Reyes Ernesto Garcia-Urquizo, 38, of Broken Bow, Nebraska, was sentenced on September 11, 2025, in federal court in Lincoln, Nebraska, for Conspiracy to Distribute 500 grams or more of Methamphetamine. United States D... More...
$0 (09-22-2025 - NE)<h1> United States of America v. Dustin Noble </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center>Lincoln, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiracy to Violate the Lacey Act </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> Noble Outdoors Owner Sentenced for Conspiracy to Violate the Lacey Act Involving 114 Illegal Hunts</h2></center></b></b></center></><br> </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i... More...
$0 (09-11-2025 - NE)Gillian Filyaw v. Steve Corsi, et al.
Lincoln, Nebraska civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff in a wrongful termination of Medicaid benefits without notice. <br> <br> Medicaid is a federal and state funded program that provides medical<br> coverage for certain people with limited income. Accepting the facts in Filyaw's<br> complaint as true, she obtained Medicaid in the fall of 2020 administered through<br> the NDHHS.<br> <br>... More...
$0 (08-27-2025 - NE)James F. Trambly v. Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska </j2>
Lincoln, Nebraska employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a civil rights job discrimination theory.<br> <br> Trambly was hired by the University of Nebraska-Kearney in November 2013 to work as a help desk associate in the Information Technology department.Trambly's duties included responding to requests for assistance, supporting assigned academic departments, and managing stud... More...
$0 (08-06-2025 - NE)Jama R. Young v. Corey R. Miller
Lincoln, Nebraska pro se Plaintiff sought a protective order.<br> <br> Miller and his counsel separately filed requests for a hearing to show cause for why the protection order should not be renewed. Miller's request stated he was contesting the renewal "on multiple grounds"; Miller's counsel requested a hearing because the request for renewal was untimely made pursuant to statute. The court grant... More...
$0 (07-22-2025 - NE)<H2> State of Nebraska v. Eric L. Ramos
Tecumseh, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with first degree murder, use of a weapon to commit a felony, and tampering with evidence.<br> <br> In March 2017, a riot broke out at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI). During the fracas, Michael Galindo was attacked and killed by other inmates. After a review of video surveillance footage, investigato... More...
$0 (07-25-2025 - ne)David Meza v. Union Pacific Railroad Co.
Omaha, Nebraska personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a Americans with Disabilities Act violation claim.<br> <br> David Meza had worked for Union Pacific for over twenty years when he had a serious non-job-related motorcycle accident. It required him to spend several days in the hospital recovering from a brain hemorrhage. Fortunately for him, his treating physicians thought his brai... More...
$0 (07-25-2025 - NE)<h1> United States of America v. Hannie Rice </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Methamphetamine Possession </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Repeat Offender Sentenced for Methamphetamine Possession</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> Acting United States Attorney Matthew R. Molsen announced that Hannie Rice, 6... More...
$0 (04-17-2025 - NE)<h1> United States of America v. Oliva Gross </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Omaha, NE criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Wrongful Disclosure of Health Information </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Omaha Women Sentenced for Wrongful Disclosure of Health Information </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Oliva Gross, 47, of Omaha, Nebraska, was indicted... More...
$0 (03-14-2025 - NE)<h1> United States of America v. Freeman L. Johnson, Jr. </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center>Omaha, NE criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Dealing Drugs with a Gun </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Omaha Man Sentenced to 180 months in Prison for Dealing Drugs with a Gun </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Freeman L. Johnson, Jr., age 47, of Omaha, Nebraska, was indict... More...
$0 (03-14-2025 - NE)<h1> United States of America v. Kevin Kaedi </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Using Gasoline to Start Employer's Semi Trailer on Fire at Eppley </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Florida Man Sentenced for Using Gasoline to Start Employer's Semi Trailer on Fire at Eppley</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br... More...
$0 (03-14-2025 - NE)<h1> United States of America v. Michelle Lee Marr </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Omaha, NE criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Second Degree Murder and tampering with documents or evidence </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Jury Convicts Winnebago Woman for Second Degree Murder and tampering with documents or evidence</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> On Fe... More...
$0 (02-19-2025 - NE)<h1> United States of America v. Kyle J. Logan </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession of Child Pornography </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Air Force Member Sentenced to 96 Months for Possession of Child Pornography</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> United States Attorney Susan T. Lehr announced t... More...
$0 (02-05-2025 - NE)<h1> United States of America v. Jaden Stuart </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possessing with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl Analogue </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Omaha Man Sentenced for Possessing with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl Analogue</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> United States Attorney... More...
$0 (02-05-2025 - NE)<h1> United States of America v. Dre’Shaun Burns </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Drug Dealer Receives 168 Months After Selling Fentanyl to Law Enforcement Over a Dozen Times</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center><... More...
$0 (02-05-2025 - NE)<h1> United States of America v. Joseph Goeken </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Omaha, NE criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Meth Distribution </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Omaha Man Sentenced for Meth Distribution </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Joseph Goeken, age 40, of Omaha, Nebraska, was sent... More...
$0 (01-22-2025 - NE)<h1> United States of America v. Luis Avelar </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Omaha, NE criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Omaha Man Sentenced for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Omaha Man Sentenced for Meth Conspiracy</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Luis Ave... More...
$0 (01-22-2025 - NE)State of Nebraska v. Karsen H. Rezac
Lincoln, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with second-degree murder.<br> <br> on December 23, 2022, two vehicles collided near the intersection of 20th and Washington Streets in Lincoln, Audible gunshots followed. Police officers responding to the scene found Kupo Mleya in the driver's seat of a sport utility vehicle. Mleya had suffered "gunshot wounds" and died f... More...
$0 (01-17-2025 - NE)<h1> United States of America v. Ashtin D. Schutjer </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Device Fraud </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Council Bluffs Woman Sentenced to 14 Months & Ordered to Pay Over $150,000 in Restitution to Vulnerable Victim of Access Device Fraud</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><center><h2><font><... More...
$0 (12-20-2024 - NE)Courtney Galloway v. Husker Auto Group, LLC
Lincoln, Nebraska employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a wrongful discharge theory.<br> <br> ourtney Galloway sued her employer, Husker Auto Group, LLC (Husker Auto), alleging (1) retaliation in violation of<br> [318 Neb. 180] the Nebraska Fair Employment Practice Act (NFEPA)[1] and (2) wrongful discharge under Nebraska's public policy exception to the at-will employment rule. Specif... More...
$0 (12-17-2024 - NE)State of Nebraska v. Andrea E. Moffatt
Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant seeking post-conviction relief.<br> <br> In January 2021, pursuant to a plea agreement, Moffatt pled no contest to two counts of attempted possession of a deadly weapon by a prohibited person, each a Class II felony. She was sentenced to 14 to 18 years' imprisonment on each count, to be served concurrently with one another, but cons... More...
$0 (12-17-2024 - NE)<h1> United States of America v. Rafael Magana </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with three drug trafficking crimes involving fentanyl, including possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Omaha Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Possession of Fentanyl Pills</h2></center></b>... More...
$0 (12-13-2024 - NE)<h1> United States of America v. Marty B. Jay Johnson </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of child pornography </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Iowa Man Sentenced to 90 Months & Ordered to Pay $80,000 in Restitution to Victims for Possession of Child Pornography</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Unite... More...
$0 (12-13-2024 - NE)<h1> United States of America v. Cameron S. Hurd </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Council Bluffs Man Sentenced for Receipt and Distribution of Child Pornography</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> United States Attorney Susan T. Lehr announced that Cameron S. Hurd, age 34, o... More...
$0 (12-16-2024 - NE)<h1> United States of America v. Abiola Kayode </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Fraud Scheme </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Nigerian National Extradited to Nebraska to Face Fraud Scheme Charge</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Abiola Kayode, 37, of Nigeria, was charged with Conspiracy to Commit Wire F... More...
$0 (12-12-2024 - NE)Gayle Misle v. Linda Shrier, et al.
Lincoln, Nebraska trust law lawyers represent the parties in a breach of fiduciary duty dispute.<br> <br> <br> In February 2019, Gayle filed a complaint, which she later amended, alleging claims for breach of fiduciary duties by Linda Shrier and Marsha Misle-Haugland individually and as cotrustees of the Abram Misle testamentary trust for failure to properly administer, account, and report on trus... More...
$0 (11-12-2024 - NE)<h1> United States of America v. Ramiro Hernandez Tziquin </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possessing Bald Eagle </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Guatemalan Man Sentenced for Possessing Bald Eagle </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Ramiro Hernandez Tziquin, age... More...
$0 (10-23-2024 - NE)<h1> United States of America v. Xavier Olivas-Valenzuela </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Omaha, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with 51 Pounds of Methamphetamine </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Arizona Man Sentenced for 51 Pounds of Methamphetaminere </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Xavier Olivas-... More...
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