Jury Acquits Former Yorktown Teacher of Battery Charges
A Muncie jury found the former educator not guilty of five misdemeanor charges following a two-day trial.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Primary Education
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A jury in Delaware Circuit Court 4 delivered a not guilty verdict for former Yorktown teacher Kevin McNamara on five counts of battery. The charges stemmed from accusations of inappropriate conduct during physical education classes.
Why it matters
The trial centered on whether the defendant touched students in an insolent or angry manner during tennis instruction. The verdict concludes a legal process that began after charges were filed in 2025.
The jury returned the not guilty verdict after a two-day trial in Delaware Circuit Court 4. Each of the five Class B misdemeanor charges carried a maximum potential jail sentence of 180 days.
The players
Kevin McNamara
The 61-year-old former educator taught at Yorktown schools for over two decades before resigning amid criminal charges.
The details
Kevin McNamara, who began working for Yorktown schools in August 2003, faced the misdemeanor charges after resigning his position. The allegations involved his physical conduct toward students during instruction.
Timeline
August 2003: Kevin McNamara began his teaching career with Yorktown schools.
October 2025: Authorities filed five battery charges against the educator.
October 27, 2026: A jury returned a not guilty verdict at the conclusion of a two-day trial.
Legal Context
This case highlights the legal thresholds defined by the Indiana Class B misdemeanor battery statute when applied to interactions between educators and students. The acquittal reflects a judicial finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for criminal conduct.
The conclusion of this trial clarifies the status of the former staff member who was once a fixture in the local school system. No further court proceedings regarding these specific charges will take place in the Delaware Circuit Court.
The takeaway
The jury verdict brings a formal end to the legal challenges faced by the former teacher regarding his classroom conduct. Residents should note that the acquittal follows the conclusion of a full two-day trial process in the local circuit court.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Star Press.
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