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2 arrested after fatal stabbing in southeast Nebraska town

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb. (AP) — Two men are facing charges after a weekend fight left a 21-year-old man dead in a southeast Nebraska town.

Deputy Otoe County Attorney John Palmtag said Jacob Adams died after being stabbed during the Sunday evening fight in Nebraska City. All three men involved are from Nebraska City.

The victim and two other men were fighting on a backyard deck. Adams suffered deep knife wounds to his chest and throat.

A 20-year-old man pleaded not guilty Monday to second-degree murder and using a weapon. His bond was set at $1 million.

A 22-year-old man pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge. His bond was set at $5,000.

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