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Nebraska Supreme Court suspends Omaha attorney over AI use

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3 months ago

April 16, 2026

Nebraska Supreme Court suspends Omaha attorney over AI use

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) – The Nebraska Supreme Court weighs in on sanctions for an Omaha attorney accused of using AI to write a legal document. The attorney won’t be allowed to practice law for a while.

Today, Nebraska’s chief justice of the Supreme Court filed a one-page document declaring that Omaha attorney Greg Lake is suspended from the practice of law until further notice from the court.

Errors in legal brief

In February, the attorney argued an appeal in a divorce case before the state’s highest court. But before he could really get started, the justices wanted to know why the brief had so many errors.

“Can you explain to us how that occurred?” a justice asked.

“Absolutely, Your Honor. I was in…I was on my 10th wedding anniversary. While flying down there, my computer broke. And I uploaded the incorrect version of my brief,” Lake said.

By the opposing counsel’s count, 57 out of 63 references contained in the legal document had some sort of problem. When pressed by the Supreme Court about the fictitious cases and misquotes he cited and whether he used AI, Greg Lake doubled down.

“The elephant in the room is whether or not you used artificial intelligence. Did you?” a justice asked.

“No, I did not,” Lake said.

Attorney admits to AI use

Two days ago, Greg Lake sent an affidavit to the Supreme Court arguing against a temporary suspension. And for the first time, he admitted to using AI to write the brief and called it a “grave error of judgment” for failing to be forthright with the court.

This is a temporary suspension. The court said how long is temporary depends. There will be a full investigation and disciplinary hearing, and a court-appointed referee makes the recommendation for length of suspension.

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Nebraska Rep. Mike Flood faces frustrated constituents at second town hall of year

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8 hours ago

July 8, 2026

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Nebraska Rep. Mike Flood faces frustrated constituents at second town hall of year

Bellevue, Neb — Some Nebraskans arrived early with signs outside U.S. Rep. Mike Flood’s second town hall of the year, hoping to press the congressman on issues ranging from food assistance to the conflict in the Middle East.

Rhonda Mays said she brought a sign to show Flood what some constituents think and to encourage others heading inside to speak up. “People walking by that plan on going in there need a reminder to speak out, to ask the right question, and don’t just go to listen but to actually challenge the representative,” Mays said.

Flood said Nebraskans are able to treat each other with respect while also having tough conversations.

During the hourlong event, attendees asked about a range of topics, including multiple questions about SNAP benefits. Some Nebraskans said there is a large population facing food insecurity. Flood responded, “I understand your concerns with SNAP I work often with the foodbanks and with Nebraskans that need assistance. I appreciate the question and I will double back with some of my sources when I get a chance this week, but I have not heard anything about that from any of my sources.”

The crowd became particularly rowdy during discussion of the conflict in the Middle East. Flood said, “We have no greater ally in the middle east than Israel. We have no greater ally than Israel.”

Asked about the outcry after the town hall, Flood reiterated his position, saying, “Isreal was attacked by Hamas; a terrorist organization and horrific things were done to Israelis. At the same time Hezbollah working to do the same on the northern border and then you have the Houthis. Israel has the right to defend itself and we would as well if we were put in that situation.”

Flood holds three town halls a year. It was not known where his third town hall will be.

The town hall was held in Bellevue.

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Judge sentences Northeast Nebraska man for sexual assault of a minor, faces possible deportation

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18 hours ago

July 7, 2026

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Judge sentences Northeast Nebraska man for sexual assault of a minor, faces possible deportation

WOODLAND PARK, Neb. (KTIV) – A Northeast Nebraska man was sentenced to prison after being convicted in May.

Authorities say 51-year-old Henry Pena-Urrutia of Norfolk was sentenced to six years in prison. The Stanton County Sheriff’s Office says Pena-Urrutia was also given 18 months of post-release supervision and will have to register as a sex offender after his time in prison.

Mugshot: Henry Pena-Urrutia(Stanton County Sheriff’s Office)

In May, Pena-Urrutia pleaded guilty and was convicted of one count of sexual assault involving a minor. Deputies say the man also faces sex offense charges in both Kearney and Buffalo County after the sheriff’s investigation.

Stanton County deputies say Pena-Urrutia also faces possible deportation from the United States as he is here on a green card from El Salvador.

Pena-Urrutia was arrested in December 2025 after an investigation by the Stanton County Sheriff’s Office. As previously reported, the sheriff’s office was contacted by the Sherman County Sheriff’s Office about a possible sexual assault suspect who lived in Stanton County.

An investigation led the sheriff’s office to determine that a minor, younger than 11, was sexually assaulted at a Woodland Park residence.

Law enforcement was led to Pena-Urrutia after an interview with the minor. During an interview with Pena-Urrutia, he reportedly admitted to improper sexual contact with the minor on several occasions.

The two children in his Norfolk home were removed by deputies and placed in the custody of DHHS.

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