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flag On Jan. 21, 2026, a judge rejected Nikko Jenkins’ final appeal, upholding his death sentence despite his incompetence and lack of execution drugs in Nebraska.

flag On January 21, 2026, Douglas County Judge Peter C. Bataillon denied Nikko Jenkins’ 2020 post-conviction relief motion, dismissing seven claims including ineffective counsel and inadequate mental health evidence. flag The judge ruled the claims moot after Jenkins was found incompetent and had previously expressed a desire to plead guilty. flag A request for a court-funded mental evaluation was denied as a "fishing expedition." flag The decision concludes years of legal battles following Jenkins’ 2013 spree that killed four, leading to his death sentence. flag Nebraska’s death penalty remains unenforceable due to lack of execution drugs.

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