Jury Acquits Former Yorktown Teacher of Battery Charges
The former educator was found not guilty of all counts following a two-day trial in Delaware Circuit Court 4.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Primary Education
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A jury has acquitted former Yorktown teacher Kevin McNamara of five battery charges following a two-day trial in Muncie. The charges, which stemmed from alleged physical contact during tennis instruction, were originally filed in October 2025.
Why it matters
The verdict resolves a legal matter that led to the departure of the 61-year-old educator from his role at Yorktown schools. McNamara, who had been employed by the district since 2003, resigned his position following the filing of the charges last year.
The jury in Delaware Circuit Court 4 delivered the not guilty verdict after evaluating five battery charges filed against the former teacher. Each count carried a maximum potential penalty of 180 days in jail.
The players
Kevin McNamara
A 61-year-old former teacher who served Yorktown schools from 2003 until his resignation following criminal charges.
Yorktown schools
The public school district where the defendant was employed as a teacher for over two decades.
Delaware Circuit Court 4
The local judicial venue where the two-day battery trial for the former educator was conducted.
The details
The battery charges centered on allegations that the teacher touched students in a rude, insolent, or angry manner during physical education classes. The defense and prosecution presented their arguments over a two-day trial regarding events that occurred during tennis instruction at Yorktown schools.
Timeline
August 2003: Kevin McNamara began his teaching career with Yorktown schools.
October 2025: Five battery charges were filed against the teacher.
October 27, 2026: A jury returned a not guilty verdict in the case.
The Home Front
This case sits within the broader regulatory environment surrounding teacher-student interaction standards in Indiana classrooms. It follows a pattern of local legal reviews designed to enforce professional conduct expectations within public school districts.
Parents with students at Yorktown schools can review district communications regarding staff changes and conduct policies on the official school website. If concerns regarding classroom safety arise, families should coordinate directly with the school administration or district office.
The takeaway
The jury acquittal brings a conclusion to the legal proceedings surrounding the former teacher. Families should maintain contact with school administration for ongoing updates regarding district staff and student-teacher professional guidelines.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Star Press.
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