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Frank J. Battisti

United States federal judge (1922-1994)

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Nov 24, 2025
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What were the legal outcomes for soldiers involved in Kent State, including trials and appeals?

Federal criminal charges were brought against eight Ohio National Guardsmen in 1974 but Judge Frank J. Battisti dismissed the case and acquitted them mid‑trial for insufficient proof of willful civil‑...

Jan 18, 2026
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What were the trial results for National Guard members at Kent State and how did appeals affect convictions or acquittals?

The criminal prosecution of eight Ohio National Guardsmen for the May 4, 1970, Kent State shootings ended in acquittal when U.S. District Judge Frank J. Battisti ordered acquittals in November 1974, f...