Hergert Impeachment Trial: Day One.

I have posted previously about the impeachment trial of David Hergert. The impeachment trial got underway today, Monday, May 8, 2006, before the Nebraska Supreme Court. I plan to post some links to coverage of each day of the trial, as that coverage becomes available.

Day One Coverage:
Omaha World Herald: Hergert Case Open to Public and TV.

This article notes that the case is being covered, gavel to gavel, by Nebraska Educational Television. Additionally, the case is open to the public, on a limited first come first seated basis. The case pits two reputed trial attorneys from Nebraska, and should present a good legal battle to observe.

Omaha World Herald: Hergert Case Underway.

The case got underway Monday morning with brief testimony from Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman.

Lincoln Journal Star: Hergert Case Underway.

The case got underway Monday morning with brief testimony from Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman.

Washington Post: University of Nebraska Impeachment Trial Begins.

Impeachment case got underway Monday morning with opening statements by attorneys and testimony from Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman.

Guardian Unlimited: University of Nebraska Impeachment Trial Begins.

Impeachment case got underway Monday morning with opening statements by attorneys and testimony from Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman.

Seattle Post Intelligencer: University of Nebraska Impeachment Trial Begins.

Impeachment case got underway Monday morning with opening statements by attorneys and testimony from Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman.

MSNBC.com: Campaign Finance Fiasco.

Overview of the case.

Kierkegaard Lives Daily Impeachment Trial Coverage:
Day One Coverage.
Day Two Coverage.
Day Three Coverage.
Day Four Coverage.
Day Five Coverage.

Other Links:
Kierkegaard Lives, May 4, 2006 (discussing arguments on Hergert's Motion to Dismiss).
Kierkegaard Lives, April 28, 2006 (discussing pending impeachment trial).

Nebraska Supreme Court Case Site (with .pdf copies of filings in the case)