A cautious Board of Supervisors will decide whether Orange will be the first large California county to approve Laura’s Law.
Tag: Kelly Thomas
Posted inFullerton, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
Thomas Case Could Speed OC’s Adoption of Laura’s Law
Supervisor says OC might become the first large California county to adopt legislation that allows courts to order treatment for mentally ill adults.
Posted inCountywide, Fullerton, Top Stories
Impacts of Kelly Thomas Case Go Far Beyond Jury’s Verdict
Similar to Rodney King’s, the Kelly Thomas case showed reluctance of juries to convict police. Also like King’s beating, Thomas’s death will have long-lasting impact.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Jury Finds Fullerton Officers Not Guilty in Thomas Beating
Fullerton officers Manuel Ramos and Jay Cicinelli, who were involved in the beating death of Kelly Thomas, were cleared of murder and manslaughter charges Monday.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Spitzer: Thomas Beating Has Changed OC’s View of Police
County supervisor cites the Kelly Thomas case as a major reason why a new proposed law on underage drinking fell apart.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
DA Drops Demand for Video Feed of Thomas Trial
The Orange County DA’s office had demanded access to the live feed of the trial of two former officers in the beating death of Thomas.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Camera Flap Leads Judge to Ban Them From Thomas Trial
Cameras were abruptly removed from the courtroom Monday after DA officials complained they didn’t have access to live feeds from the trial.
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 inGovernment
OC Could Be Early Adopter of Laura’s Law If Governor Signs Bill
Supervisor John Moorlach is among those urging Gov. Jerry Brown to sign a bill allowing state money to be used in implementing the mental health law.
