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Date: 12-06-2024
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State of Nebraska v. Ryan D. Rivera-Meister
Case Number: S-24-168
Judge: Andrew C. Butler
Court: District Court, Hall County, Nebraska
Plaintiff's Attorney: Hall County, Nebraska District Attorney's Office
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Description:
Grand Island, Nebraska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charge with attempted intentional child abuse resulting in death.
In August 2016, the 16-month-old child of Rivera-Meister's girlfriend was fatally injured while in Rivera-Meister's care. Rivera-Meister called the 911 emergency dispatch service and told first responders the child fell and struck his head jumping from a bunk bed. Treating doctors opined that the child's injuries were inconsistent with such a fall, and an autopsy concluded the child died from abusive closed head injuries.
Outcome: Defendant pled no contest.
Affirmed on appeal.
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