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Former brain surgeon plans to plead insanity in child sexual assault case
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· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The individual, Travis Tierney, is accused of being involved in the sexual assault of a 15-year-old.
A former brain surgeon is preparing a defense in a child sexual assault case. The individual, Travis Tierney, is accused of being involved in the sexual assault of a 15-year-old. He was one of several men who allegedly participated in the assault.
The incident occurred in the basement of a home in west Omaha. Tierney plans to plead insanity in the case. Further details about the allegations and the upcoming trial are available from the source.
Limited information is available about the case, but it is known that Tierney is awaiting trial for his alleged role in the assault. For more information, readers can refer to the original report.
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Category: local Published: June 25, 2026 Source: KGNS — Sitewide Reading time: 1 min
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