The arresting officer, Kenton Hampton, was among six involved in the beating death of Kelly Thomas in 2011.
Tag: Kelly Thomas
Posted inFullerton, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
Fullerton City Council Tables Decision on Homeless Shelter
After hearing from dozens of residents who packed the council chambers, council members decide they need more specifics.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
State Senate Panel Clarifies How Laura’s Law Can Be Funded
The Senate Health Committee approved two bills aimed at making it easier for counties to implement the law dealing with the treatment of mentally ill people.
Posted inCountywide, Housing & Homelessness, Stanton, Top Stories
Little City Makes Big Strides to Help Its Homeless Population
While so many cities “criminalize homelessness,” Stanton has changed its approach and has gone from having a bad homeless problem to being a model for how to deal with the vexing issue.
Posted inFullerton
Judge Sets Trial Date in Kelly Thomas Police Beating Case
The trial of Fullerton police officers charged with murder and manslaughter is tentatively set to begin June 28.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Health & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, Top Stories
Words of Wisdom on Homelessness for OC’s Newest County Supervisor
In his swearing-in speech, Todd Spitzer, the county’s newest supervisor, brought up the “shameful” state of Orange County’s homelessness. Here’s what three experts say he needs to focus on to make things better.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, Top Stories
County Considering Site for Year-Round Homeless Shelter
County supervisors are set to approve at their regular meeting Tuesday the purchase of two acres and a 29,000-square-foot building.
Posted inFullerton
Judge Turns Down Dismissal Request in Kelly Thomas Case
He tentatively rules that proceedings continue against two Fullerton police officers charged with beating to death a mentally ill, homeless drifter.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Government, Top Stories
The Struggle for Accountability in Police Shootings
A meeting of minds Wednesday night that included the district attorney, Anaheim’s mayor and Santa Ana’s former police chief revealed no clear path to accountability in shootings by police.
Posted inFullerton, Politics & Elections
Flory Defeats Kiger by 29 Votes in Race for Fullerton City Council
Kiger had won a seat on the City Council in the June recall election, which was prompted by the fallout from the Kelly Thomas police beating.
