Chambers v. Douglas County District Court

Ernie W. Chambers appeals from the trial court’s denial of his motion to expunge material from the report issued by the Douglas County Grand Jury, which was convened to investigate crimes connected with the collapse of the Franklin Community Federal Credit Union in Omaha, Nebraska.

On November 4, 1988, federal authorities assumed control of the Franklin Community Federal Credit Union. After much publicity and many allegations, the Nebraska Legislature passed a resolution forming a committee to investigate allegations surrounding the closing of the credit union. Chambers, who was a member of…