What happened: Smith faces three felony charges in Nebraska following his recent arrest. He waived a preliminary hearing, advancing the case to district court.
Why it matters: The accusations concern alleged violence against his wife and deepen the legal stakes surrounding his arrest. The district-court move carries the felony proceedings beyond the preliminary-hearing stage.
By the numbers: Bail was set at $500,000.
What to watch: Smith's next district-court appearance will mark the next step in the felony case.