OMAHA- Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine, one of Nebraska’s top prosecutors, endorsed University of Nebraska Regent Jim Pillen in the GOP primary race for governor.

Kleine said he knows Pillen and his running mate, former U.S. Attorney for Nebraska Joe Kelly. Both, he said, will work to help those who enforce the law.

Kleine said he expects Pillen to hold criminals accountable and improve the state’s prisons so people get the help they need to re-enter society.

“He understands that public safety and the safety of the citizens of the state of Nebraska is the most important thing in the role of government,” Kleine said.

Pillen, asked about the impact of law enforcement endorsements, said he was “incredibly, incredibly proud” to be standing next to Kleine and Kelly.

Kleine was asked what he thought of State Sen. Julie Slama’s allegation that she was groped by one of Pillen’s top opponents, Conklin Co. CEO Charles Herbster.

Kleine said he shouldn’t weigh in but said he knows Slama and several senators who work with her and who stand by her side. He said coming forward took courage.

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