The mentally ill, homeless man was not breaking into cars as bar manager claimed, according to bouncer’s lawsuit.
Category: Fullerton
Posted inFullerton, Politics & Elections
Three Fullerton Councilmen Ousted
Pat McKinley, Dick Jones and Don Bankhead were recalled and will be replaced by Travis Kiger, Greg Sebourn and Doug Chaffee.
Posted inFullerton
Letting Officers in Thomas Beating Watch Video a ‘Mistake’
Acting Fullerton Police Chief Dan Hughes says showing them video of the beating before they made statements “damaged the public’s trust.”
Posted inFullerton
Sources: Fullerton Officers to Be Fired for Thomas Beating
Manual Ramos, Jay Cicinelli and one other received notice from the police department.
Posted inCountywide, Fullerton, Health & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, Top Stories
Task Force Set to Deliver Mental Health Report to Fullerton
The report recommends increasing city services and pushing the county to adopt laws that will better help homeless adults who are mentally ill.
Posted inFullerton
Fullerton Pays $1-Million Settlement to Kelly Thomas’ Mother
In exchange, Cathy Thomas will not pursue any further claims regarding her son’s death after he was beaten by police.
Posted inCountywide, Fullerton, Investigative, Top Stories, Transportation
Judge Orders Trial for Officers in Death of Kelly Thomas
Fullerton Officer Manuel Ramos faces trial on charges of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. Cpl. Jay Cicinelli faces charges of excessive force and involuntary manslaughter. Ramos’ defense attorney said he’ll seek reversal of the decision.
Posted inFullerton
Video of Thomas Beating Shown at Preliminary Hearing
The video is key evidence in the case against two Fullerton police officers charged in the beating death of mentally ill transient Kelly Thomas.
Posted inFullerton
Footage of Thomas Police Beating
The dramatic combination of video and sound is seen by the public for the first time.
Posted inFullerton, Government
Preliminary Hearing in Thomas Beating Death Set to Begin
One Fullerton police officer has been charged with murder and another with manslaughter in the death of Kelly Thomas, 37, a homeless transient.
