Essink Trial Concludes with Hung Jury, Mistrial

After three days of testimony and a full day of deliberations, the jury in the Essink v. State of Nebraska case was unable to reach a verdict.

June 11, 2026Updated: June 11, 2026
By Brandon Shanahan

Regional

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