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Richard Battey (Richard Howard Battey) was born on 16 October, 1929 in Aberdeen, South Dakota, is an American judge. Discover Richard Battey's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 87 years old?

Popular As Richard Howard Battey
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Age 87 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 16 October 1929
Birthday 16 October
Birthplace Aberdeen, South Dakota
Date of death 6 May, 2017
Died Place Alexandria, Minnesota
Nationality South Dakota

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1929

Richard Howard Battey (October 16, 1929 – May 6, 2017) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of South Dakota.

Battey was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

1950

After attending the University of South Dakota in 1950, he received a Juris Doctor from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 1953.

1953

After serving as a United States Army lieutenant from 1953 to 1955, he went into private practice in Redfield, South Dakota, from 1955 to 1985.

1985

Battey was nominated to be a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of South Dakota by Ronald Reagan on September 27, 1985.

He was confirmed by the United States Senate on October 25, 1985, and received his commission on October 28, 1985.

1994

He served as chief judge from 1994 to 1998.

1999

He assumed senior status on January 1, 1999, serving in that status until his death.

Battey is known for being the presiding judge in the dispute over the recovery fossil remains on federal lands including by the Sue discoverer Peter Larson and Black Hills Institute of Geological Research paleontologists.

Following a trial on charges unrelated to the "Sue" T. rex find, Larson was convicted of two felonies and two misdemeanors, charges which some considered politically motivated.

Battey sentenced Larson to two years in federal prison.

2015

In 2015, South Dakota lawmakers petitioned Barack Obama for a formal full pardon of Larson.

Battey is portrayed in a negative light for his handling of Sue Dinosaur Case in the Sundance Film Festival Documentary Dinosaur 13.

Among Battey's notable judicial law clerks were David Lust and Marty Jackley.

2017

Richard Battey died in Alexandria, Minnesota, on May 6, 2017.