Protestors that have prior records and were charged with curfew violations in Omaha now have a choice between taking a pretrial diversion program or pleading to the charge with the agreement to pay a $50 fine.
City Prosecutor Matt Kuhse says this will not apply to people who were also charged with damaging property, possessing weapons or committing violent crimes in addition to the curfew offense.
In June, a plan was announced to dismiss curfew charges for protesters with no criminal record.
Members from the ACLU of Nebraska and Justice for James Omaha say the move is a step in the right direction.