Joshuwa Williams Gets Probation in Assault Case

A Omaha man was sentenced to one year of probation for assault causing bodily injury in an attack on a man living in an abandoned building.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Sex Crimes

Joshuwa Williams Gets Probation in Assault Case

Joshuwa Williams was sentenced to one year of probation for assault causing bodily injury, while a second charge of false imprisonment was dropped. Co-defendant Orion Garman was previously sentenced to three years of probation in the same case.

Why it matters

The sentences resolve the legal outcome for two defendants in an attack in which eight to 10 people assaulted a man with pipes and boards with nails. The case highlights the danger faced by people living in abandoned buildings in Omaha.

Joshuwa Williams received one year of probation on assault causing bodily injury, and a false imprisonment charge against him was dropped. Orion Garman, the other defendant, received three years of probation in the same case.

The players

Joshuwa Williams

Joshuwa Williams is the defendant who received one year of probation for assault causing bodily injury in the attack on Sean Johnson.

Orion Garman

Orion Garman is the co-defendant who was previously sentenced to three years of probation in the same case.

Sean Johnson

Sean Johnson is the man who was attacked by eight to 10 people with pipes and boards with nails while living in an abandoned building on Center Street.

Julia Dueling

Julia Dueling is the person who set up a GoFundMe campaign to support Sean Johnson's recovery after the attack.

The details

Eight to 10 people attacked Sean Johnson on May 12 using pipes and boards with nails. Johnson had been living in an abandoned building on Center Street when the assault occurred, and a GoFundMe was set up by Julia Dueling to support his recovery.

May 12: Attack on Sean Johnson in Omaha.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Joshuwa Williams sentenced to one year of probation.

Legal Context

Probation outcomes for co-defendants in group assault cases are a recurring feature of Omaha's criminal courts, where sentences are often set according to each defendant's role and charges. This case shows a split outcome in which the more lenient sentence was given to Williams after a related false imprisonment charge was dropped.

Residents of Omaha who live in or near abandoned buildings may face heightened risk of assault, and local neighborhoods near Center Street may see continued attention to safety. Victims of violent group attacks may be eligible for community fundraising support such as the GoFundMe set up for Sean Johnson.

The takeaway

Community fundraising can help victims of violent assaults cover recovery needs when formal resources fall short. Residents concerned about people sheltering in abandoned buildings can raise the issue with local officials.