State v. Koperski

David Koperski was convicted by a jury of first degree sexual assault and sentenced by the district court to 4 years’ probation and 60 days in jail. The Nebraska Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s judgment. Koperski successfully petitioned this court for further review. Finding error below, we reverse the judgment of the Court of Appeals and remand this matter with directions that it vacate the district court’s judgment and remand this cause to the district court for a new trial.

FACTS

The alleged victim in this case, K.O., and her friend and coworker Marti G., both residents of…