Bridgeport man scheduled for sentencing on sexual assault charges

Jesse Russell of Bridgeport is scheduled to appear in Morrill County District Court for sentencing for Child Abuse and

November 24, 2025Updated: November 24, 2025
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

BRIDGEPORT, Ne. -- Jesse D. Russell is due in Morrill County District Court December 1 for sentencing.

He was arrested Dec. 30, 2024 in Bridgeport on charges of Sexual Assault/Child-Third Degree/Prior (Felony), Commit Child Abuse Intentional/No Injury (Felony) and Disturbing The Peace (Misdemeanor). Charges were amended to Attempted of Class 3A Felony (Attempt of 3rd Degree Sexual Assault, and Attempt of Class 3A Felony Attempted-Intentional Child Abuse. Charges of Disturbing the Peace and Commit Child Abuse Negligently/No Injury were dropped. 

He pleaded No Contest to both charges. The court found him guilty.

Sentencing is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. December 1 in Morrill County District Court.

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