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flag Nebraska victims denied right to speak at sentencing; bill seeks to restore their voice.

flag In Nebraska, crime victims are being routinely denied their legal right to speak at sentencing hearings, despite state law allowing oral or written victim impact statements. flag Survivors like Chloe Kroll and Tiffany Yant say being blocked from speaking left them re-traumatized, as judges exercise discretion to prevent victims from sharing their stories—while defendants are permitted to speak. flag In response, Attorney General Mike Hilgers and Sen. Carolyn Bosn’s introduced LB 1181, a bill to give victims, not judges, the power to decide whether to speak. flag The legislation also clarifies victim eligibility, especially in homicide cases, and improves notification when bond conditions change. flag The bill, part of broader victim-centered reforms, has not yet been scheduled for a committee hearing as of January 23, 2026.

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