Duane L. Levering, Failing to Register as a Sex Offender, Nebraska 2023

Winnebago Man Sentenced to 30 Months for Failing to Register as a Sex Offender

A 32-year-old man from Winnebago, Nebraska, has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for failing to register as a sex offender. Duane L. Levering, 32, was found guilty of not registering with the Winnebago Tribe or the State of Nebraska.

Levering was previously convicted of aggravated sexual abuse of a minor in 2005 and served an 87-month sentence. He was also convicted of failing to register as a sex offender in 2013 and served an 18-month term.

According to court documents, Levering registered as a sex offender in Sioux City, Iowa, in January 2017, but listed a non-existent address. He was later found to be living in Winnebago, Nebraska, without properly registering.

This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse. The U.S. Marshals Service investigated the case.

Defendant: Duane L. Levering

Crime: Failing to Register as a Sex Offender

City and State: Winnebago, Nebraska

Date: January 2017 (initial registration), [sentencing date unavailable]

Sentence: 30 months in federal prison, followed by a 5-year term of supervised release

This case highlights the importance of proper registration and the consequences of failing to comply with sex offender registration laws.

Project Safe Childhood is a nationwide initiative to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse. For more information, visit www.projectsafechildhood.gov.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ne/pr/winnebago-man-sentenced-30-months-failing-register-sex-offender