Zitterkopf v. State of Nebraska

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEBRASKA
WILLIAM D. ZITTERKOPFII,
Petitioner,
vs.
STATE OF NEBRASKA,
Respondent.
8:25CV703
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER
On December 8, 2025, Petitioner filed a Motion to Stay the case pursuant
to Rhines v. Weber (the “Motion”). Filing No. 3. Upon consideration, the Court
shall direct Respondent to file a response and allow Petitioner to reply prior to
resolution of the Motion.
IT IS ORDERED that:
1. Respondent shall have until February 6, 2026, to file and serve a brief
in response to Petitioner’s Motion to Stay. Petitioner shall have 30 days from
the date the response is filed to file his reply.
2. The Clerk of Court is directed to set a pro se case management
deadline using the following text: February 6, 2026: deadline for
Respondent’s brief.
Dated this 7th day of January, 2026.
BY THE COURT:
John M. Gerrard
Senior United States District Judge
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