FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Knox County Board of Supervisors

Knox County Orders an Investigation

Center, Nebraska – March 19, 2025

Today, the Knox County Board of Supervisors appointed Omaha attorney David D. Begley as Special Knox County Attorney to conduct an investigation into:

• Possible violations of the County’s Employee Handbook
• Possible breaches of courthouse security
• Any violations of Nebraska law

The appointment of Mr. Begley was made pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. §23-1203. Mr. Begley was admitted to the Nebraska Bar in 1982.

The Board also appointed Omaha attorney Eric M. Hagen as Special Deputy Knox County Attorney to assist Mr. Begley. Mr. Hagen was admitted to the Nebraska Bar in 2021.

Mr. Begley and Mr. Hagen will conduct the investigation in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat. §86-2,112.

It is Mr. Begley’s intention to conduct this investigation as expeditiously as practicable.

Upon completion, Mr. Begley will deliver a written report to the Knox County Board, which will be published on the County’s website for public review.

Media Contact:
James Sokol Jr.
Chairman of the Knox County Board
402-841-5744 (cell)