- Jury trial granted: A judge ruled that a jury will hear the ongoing eviction case against Antoine Jackson, the owner of Jackson’s Fair Deal Cafe.
- Reason for eviction: The landlord, the Omaha Economic Development Corporation, is attempting to evict the business over allegations regarding property upkeep, utility payments, and other concerns.
- Both sides dig in: Jackson says he is fighting the eviction to protect the community from similar treatment, while the OEDC declined to comment and is waiting to see how the case plays out in court.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
A judge ruled this week that the ongoing eviction case against the owner of Jackson’s Fair Deal Cafe on 24th Street can be heard by a jury.
The attempted eviction stems from a lengthy legal dispute between the landlord, the Omaha Economic Development Corporation, and the cafe. The case centers on allegations over property upkeep, utility payments, and other concerns…