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Opening statements began Tuesday in the trial of Warren Arledge.The case is being heard in Douglas County District Court. Arledge was arrested in January 2025, and court documents allege he groomed several girls ages 12 and 13.Previous Coverage: Trial begins for Omaha man accused of child crimesProsecutors told jurors the case centers on three girls who were friends with Arledge’s daughters and spent time at his home. They said the girls will testify that Arledge called them his “favorite,” gave or offered them alcohol, and made sexual comments that made them uncomfortable.Prosecutors also said two of the girls will testify that Arledge touched them inappropriately. They said one of the girls later exchanged Snapchat messages with him.Defense attorneys told jurors the allegations changed over time and are not supported by forensic evidence or consistent witness accounts. They argued that the girls continued returning to the home and said the claims do not hold up.Arledge is charged with four counts of sexual assault on a child and two counts of child abuse. The trial is expected to last five days. Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
Opening statements began Tuesday in the trial of Warren Arledge.
The case is being heard in Douglas County District Court. Arledge was arrested in January 2025, and court documents allege he groomed several girls ages 12 and 13.
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Previous Coverage: Trial begins for Omaha man accused of child crimes
Prosecutors told jurors the case centers on three girls who were friends with Arledge’s daughters and spent time at his home.
They said the girls will testify that Arledge called them his “favorite,” gave or offered them alcohol, and made sexual comments that made them uncomfortable.
Prosecutors also said two of the girls will testify that Arledge touched them inappropriately. They said one of the girls later exchanged Snapchat messages with him.
Defense attorneys told jurors the allegations changed over time and are not supported by forensic evidence or consistent witness accounts. They argued that the girls continued returning to the home and said the claims do not hold up.
Arledge is charged with four counts of sexual assault on a child and two counts of child abuse. The trial is expected to last five days.
Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.
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