Cameras were abruptly removed from the courtroom Monday after DA officials complained they didn’t have access to live feeds from the trial.
Tag: Jay Cicinelli
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
DA Says ‘Bullying’ Led to Thomas’ Death at Hands of Fullerton Officers
Defense attorneys, meanwhile, say the death was a tragedy but not a crime during opening statements of the murder trial.
Posted inCountywide, Fullerton, Top Stories
Thomas Trial Begins With Echoes of Rodney King Beating
With opening arguments set to begin in the case against two former Fullerton police officers in the beating of transient Kelly Thomas, key players compare it to the watershed case against Los Angeles officers accused of beating Rodney King.
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 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 inFullerton
Third Fullerton Officer Faces Charges in Kelly Thomas Case
District Attorney Tony Rackauckas charged Joseph Wolf with involuntary manslaughter and excessive use of force.
Posted inFullerton, Investigative, Norberto Santana, Jr.
Third Officer in Kelly Thomas Beating Might Be Indicted
Thomas’ father, Ron Thomas, said the DA will ask the grand jury for an indictment.
Posted inFullerton, Norberto Santana, Jr.
Fullerton Police to Clear Kelly Thomas of Any Wrongdoing
The police chief will acknowledge that Thomas, who was beaten to death by Fullerton officers in July 2011, did nothing wrong, father says.
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.
