Senator Carolyn Bosn recently addressed a flyer sent on her behalf by the Omaha Police Officers Association (OPOA), which highlighted a controversial criminal case involving a 14-year-old Lincoln student, Stephen “Max” D’Amore, charged with a fatal stabbing. The flyer implied that D’Amore remains in in-person classes at Lincoln Public Schools, though Bosn clarified she had no involvement in its creation. Appointed to represent District 25 in 2023, Bosn reaffirmed her commitment to running a campaign focused on her qualifications, emphasizing her tough-on-crime stance.
The flyer, which featured D’Amore’s photo, praised Bosn as a former prosecutor aiming to reform the juvenile justice system. However, court testimony clarified that D’Amore is being tried as an adult, attends school online, and is monitored by GPS as part of his bond conditions. Criticism arose from both D’Amore’s legal team and her political opponent, Nicki Behmer Popp, who labeled the ad as inflammatory and misleading. OPOA’s financial disclosures, due November 12, will reveal spending on her campaign. Bosn reiterated her commitment to working with law enforcement and educational institutions to address rising youth crime.
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