Opinion ID: 1966978
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 22

Heading: evidence of prior uncharged crime

Text: In this lengthy section of his postconviction motion, Nesbitt primarily argues that the evidence relating to the prior uncharged sexual assault on McKeever was improperly admitted into evidence. As noted, McKeever was allowed to testify over objection that in November 1974, she was abducted by Nesbitt, taken to his home, threatened, and raped. Much of Nesbitt's argument in this regard is framed as trial court error in admitting the testimony. All allegations of trial court error are now barred, as the admission of the prior bad acts evidence could have been and in fact was raised on direct appeal. See State v. Nesbitt, 226 Neb. 32, 409 N.W.2d 314 (1987). Thus, we do not address Nesbitt's arguments alleging district court error with respect to McKeever's testimony, including his allegations concerning lost reports, unavailable witnesses, lack of judicial corroboration, or improper cross-examination. To the extent Nesbitt characterizes the error as ineffective assistance of counsel, it is not barred and is discussed below.