Al Dalton Acquitted on Most Charges in Cincinnati City Hall Sword Incident
Al Dalton, who was accused of bringing a sword into Cincinnati City Hall during a city council meeting in May, has been acquitted on most of the charges against him. Dalton was charged with resisting arrest, inducing panic, carrying concealed weapons, interrupting a lawful meeting, and bringing a weapon into a city building. Police stated that the sword was concealed within a cane Dalton was using, but it was never drawn or removed from its sheath. The court acquitted Dalton on all charges except for resisting arrest, for which he was sentenced to three credited days in jail. This incident prompted city leaders to review and examine the security measures in place at City Hall.
