Nebraska Lawmaker Public Indecency: Legal Penalties, Impeachment Process, and Ethics
When Nebraska State Senator Dan McKeon was cited for public indecency in 2025, it raised serious questions about how the state handles criminal charges against public officials. Under Nebraska Revised Statute § 28-806, public indecency is a Class II misdemeanor, punishable by up to six months in jail or a $1,000 fine. But for an elected official, the consequences extend far beyond the courtroom—potentially triggering calls for resignation, impeachment, or broader ethics reform. This post explains the law, the penalties, and what the case reveals about accountability and public trust in Nebraska’s Unicameral Legislature.
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