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Kenneth Patrick Cupit

Released
Gender:Male
Era:1960s
State:Wisconsin
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Biography

Kenneth Patrick Cupit was a conscientious objector prosecuted in Wisconsin for refusing ordered civilian work in lieu of military induction. He entered federal custody in October 1968.

Case

Charges: Failure to obey a Selective Service order to report for civilian work in lieu of induction, December 7, 1966
Sentenced: Oct 25, 1968
Incarcerated: Oct 25, 1968
Sentence: Entered U.S. Marshal custody to begin his sentence October 25, 1968. On October 29, the district court vacated the judgment and ordered discharge. The Seventh Circuit reversed that relief November 7, 1969. Sentence length, actual release date and later custody remain unverified.