Antelope County judge handles arraignment of 15 individuals

The Honorable Donna Taylor handled arraignment procedures for 15 defendants when she presided from the bench in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on July 21, for the only county court session held during the month.

Anthony Williams, 29, of Wayne appeared to be arraigned on two counts. Charges filed by Antelope County prosecutor Joe Abler on July 14 included obstructing government operations, a Class 1 misdemeanor, and disturbing the peace, a Class 3 misdemeanor, both alleged June 27 in Clearwater.

Williams initially waived his right to counsel and entered guilty pleas to both counts. Wil...