The police chief will acknowledge that Thomas, who was beaten to death by Fullerton officers in July 2011, did nothing wrong, father says.
Tag: Fullerton police
Posted inCountywide, Fullerton, Investigative, Norberto Santana, Jr., Top Stories
‘Culture of Complacency’ Led to Fullerton Police Beating Death
Long awaited report on the beating death of transient Kelly Thomas concludes that lax oversight, not corruption, led to the tragedy.
Posted inCountywide, Fullerton, Investigative, Top Stories
Fullerton Officers Plead Not Guilty in Thomas Beating Case
The two officers face charges that include second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter and excessive use of force.
Posted inFullerton, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories, Transportation
Kelly Thomas’ Father Files Lawsuit Against Fullerton
The suit alleges that officers involved in his son’s fatal beating “knowingly, willfully and maliciously” mishandled their jobs.
Posted inFullerton
Lawyer: Audio Tape Puts Police Beating in Different Context
John Barnett, defense lawyer for officer charged with murder, claims his client had “a very positive interaction with another homeless person.”
Posted inFullerton
Bouncer Claims False Report Led to Fatal Police Beating
The mentally ill, homeless man was not breaking into cars as bar manager claimed, according to bouncer’s lawsuit.
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 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 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.
