The Fullerton City Council Monday agreed to settle the suit brought by Ron Thomas, the father of the mentally-ill transient who died in 2011 after being beaten by six Fullerton police officers.
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Posted inCountywide, Fullerton, Top Stories
Jury Selection Begins in Kelly Thomas Civil Trial
The father of Thomas, a mentally ill transient who died after being beaten by Fullerton police, has sued the city as well as the officers and two former police chiefs.
Posted inCountywide, Fullerton, News Briefs, Top Stories
No Domestic Violence Charges for Fullerton Officer Acquitted in Kelly Thomas death
The Orange County District Attorney’s office doesn’t have enough evidence to convict Ramos, a DA spokeswoman told the OC Register.
Posted inFullerton, News Briefs
Officer Involved in Thomas Beating Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges
Manuel Ramos, a former Fullerton police officer who was acquitted of felony charges in the beating death of mentally ill transient Kelly Thomas, was arrested last month for domestic violence, according to KABC.
Posted inCountywide, Fullerton, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
Previously Sealed Report Sheds New Light on Thomas Beating
Three of the four Fullerton police officers primarily involved in the beating death of mentally ill transient Kelly Thomas violated a series of department policies, according to an internal affairs investigation report.
Posted inFullerton, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
Civil Rights Case Lingers Four Years After Thomas Beating Death
The father of the Kelly Thomas is hopeful civil rights charges will be brought against the Fullerton cops who beat his son to death. But experts say the odds are against it.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Fullerton, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories, Transportation
Website Blurs Line Between Journalism and PR
“Behind the Badge OC,” a site dedicated to the good deeds of police officers and firefighters, and paid for by local police agencies, is both winning local journalism awards and raising eyebrows.
Posted inFullerton, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
Body Cameras Could Be Approved For Fullerton Police
Fullerton City Council next in line to approve body cameras for police officers.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories, Transportation
8 Hot Issues to Watch This Week
A key hearing in the Carlos Bustamante sex assault case and county officials consider opening up labor negotiations.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
Orange County Adopts Laura’s Law
OC is state’s largest county to adopt court-ordered outpatient mental health treatment. Hearing marked by outpouring of emotional testimony.
