Local Court News, (Central Nebraska Today)
MAYWOOD — Trial dates have been set for early 2026 in the case of a Maywood teacher accused of sexual abuse of students.
Nicholas High, 29, of Bertrand, has been charged with two counts of manufacturing visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct, a Class 1D felony; two counts of third-degree sexual abuse by a school employee, a Class 4 felony and two counts of child abuse, a Class 3A felony.
High has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Following a hearing date on July 9, a five-day jury trial was set to start on Feb. 9, 2026, at 9 a.m.
A hearing will be held on Dec. 11 at 9 a.m. for motions filed by the state regarding the admissibility of certain evidence which may be sought to be offered at the trial. Any pre-trial conferences will be scheduled during this date as well.
According to the amended complaint, on Nov. 1, 2021, through on or about Nov. 30, 2021, High induced or caused a student, born July 2005, to engage in a visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct.
From Nov. 22, 2021, through on or about Aug. 4, 2023, High engaged in a pattern or scheme to subject a student to sexual penetration or contact, the complaint states.
From Aug. 2020, through on or about May 31, 2021, the complaint alleges that High permitted minors, born Feb. 2003 and April 2007, to be placed in a situation to be sexually abused.
