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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-2028 (2026)

Sexual assault; testimony; corroboration not required

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The testimony of a person who is a victim of a sexual assault as defined in sections 28-319 to 28-320.01 shall not require corroboration.

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Cited in 26 cases (10 in the last 5 years), 1990–2025 · leading case: State v. Mrza, 926 N.W.2d 79 (Neb. 2019).
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State v. Mrza, 926 N.W.2d 79 (Neb. 2019). · cites it 2× “49 (c) Analysis Mrza argues that although Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-2028 (Reissue 2016) states, "The testimony of a person who is a victim of a sexual assault .”
State v. Anders, 977 N.W.2d 234 (Neb. 2022). · cites it 3× “” Anders argues the evidence was insufficient to prove that he induced K.G.’s consent through deception or compelled her to submit through coercion.”
State v. Davis, 762 N.W.2d 287 (Neb. 2009). · cites it 2× “Davis apparently overlooks the 1989 enactment of Neb.Rev.Stat. § 29-2028 (Reissue 1995). Since 1989, the State has not been required to corroborate a victim's testimony in cases of first degree sexual assault.”
State v. Schmidt, 750 N.W.2d 390 (Neb. Ct. App. 2008). · cites it 6× “Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-2028 (Reissue 1995) provides, "The testimony of a person who is a victim of a sexual assault as defined in sections 28-319 to 28-320.”
State v. Kelly, 835 N.W.2d 79 (Neb. Ct. App. 2013). · cites it 2× “Kelly’s argument conflicts with the 1989 enactment of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-2028 (Reissue 2008).”
State v. Red Kettle, 476 N.W.2d 220 (Neb. 1991). · cites it 2× “Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-2028 (Reissue 1989) provides: “The testimony of a person who is a victim of a sexual assault as defined in sections 28-319 to 28-320.”
State v. Schmidt, 757 N.W.2d 291 (Neb. 2008). · cites it 2× “[5] (b) Disposition It is undisputed that the challenged jury instruction is a correct statement of the law as set forth in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-2028 (Cum. Supp. 2006).”
State v. Tlamka, 511 N.W.2d 135 (Neb. Ct. App. 1993). · cites it 6× “The Nebraska Legislature has enacted Neb.Rev.Stat. § 29-2028 (Reissue 1989), which provides: "The testimony of a person who is a victim of a sexual assault as defined in sections 28-319 to 28-320.”
State v. Luff, 783 N.W.2d 625 (Neb. Ct. App. 2010). · cites it 2× “Luff argues essentially that Neb.Rev.Stat. § 29-2028 (Reissue 2008), which provides that the "testimony of a person who is a victim of a sexual assault as defined in sections 28-319 to 28-320.”
State v. Williamson, 458 N.W.2d 236 (Neb. 1990). · cites it 3× “The appellant’s counsel argues that since corroboration is no longer required in sexual offense cases, Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-2028 (Reissue 1989), reports of the crime to others are inadmissible.”
State v. Harden, No. A-15-536 (Neb. Ct. App. May 17, 2016). · cites it 2× “See Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-2028 (Reissue 2008).”
State v. Standiford, No. A-17-714 (Neb. Ct. App. Aug. 7, 2018). · cites it 2× “See Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-2028 (Reissue 2016).”
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