Nebraska jury acquits pastor of sexual assault charges, however, legal woes continue MAUNETTE LOEKS Scottsbluff Star-Herald Jun 20, 2026 13 hrs ago 0 × Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen addresses an Omaha FBI arrest on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in connection with a plot against a UFC event at the White House. 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Gov. Jim Pillen addresses Omaha FBI arrest connected to UFC fight plot Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen addresses an Omaha FBI arrest on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in connection with a plot against a UFC event at the White House.
