Senator Dan McKeon, (Nebraska Legislature, Courtesy)
LINCOLN — A bench trial date has been set for former Senator Dan McKeon who was charged with a misdemeanor following an incident at an after session party in the spring of 2025.
McKeon was originally charged with misdemeanor public indecency in October 2025 following an investigation by the Nebraska State Patrol. His charges were later reduced to misdemeanor disturbing the peace, punishable by up to three months in jail, a $500 fine, or both.
McKeon initially intended to enter a no-contest plea, but later pleaded not guilty, vowing to fight the charge.
After a hearing on Monday, Jan. 26, a bench trial in the case was scheduled for March 19 at 2 p.m.
A bench trial is a legal proceeding where a judge, rather than a jury, hears the evidence, determines the facts, applies the law, and delivers the verdict.
McKeon who represented District 41, resigned his position on Tuesday, Jan. 13 before the Nebraska Legislature was to move on a resolution to expel him. Gov. Pillen replaced McKeon with Fred Meyer of St. Paul.
According to an investigative report released last week, the Amherst lawmaker allegedly made lewd comments and touched the backside of a legislative staffer on May 29, 2025, at the Country Club of Lincoln.
