Former state Sen. Dan McKeon’s case dismissed after diversion program completed

By: Erin Bamer

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: August 14, 2026

Words: 540

Last Updated: 4 days, 7 hours ago

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LINCOLN — Former state Sen. Dan McKeon’s criminal case in Lancaster County Court was dismissed after he successfully completed a court diversion program, according to court documents.

McKeon, of Amherst, faced a Class III misdemeanor charge stemming from allegations that he inappropriately touched a legislative staff member during an end-of-session party last May, according to the Nebraska State Patrol. An Aug. 28 court date has been canceled.

According to court documents filed Thursday, the …

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