What Does the George Santos Clemency Case Mean for Victims and Restitution in Nebraska?

When George Santos’s presidential clemency wiped out more than $370,000 in restitution, victims were left with nothing. Could that happen in Nebraska? Not likely. Nebraska law protects victims through enforceable restitution orders and separate civil recovery rights, ensuring accountability even when criminal penalties change. Learn how clemency, restitution, and victim rights actually work under Nebraska law.