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Richard C. Jelich Jr., 28, of Norfolk appeared in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on Nov. 15, alongside Antelope County public defender Pat Carney, for sentencing on a count of third-degree assault, a Class 1 misdemeanor committed June 14 at a Neligh residence.

Carney told the Honorable Donna Taylor that Jelich has motivation to succeed at probation.

“He has a decent handle on where he is and where he wants to go,” the attorney said.

Jelich apologized for his behavior, saying he accepted full responsibility.

Taylor showed some skepticism as she reviewed the presentence report p...