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Years After Thomas Beating, Fullerton Police Have New Approach to Homeless

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By SPENCER CUSTODIO | February 2, 2016

Five years ago, the department earned nationwide scorn for the horrific beating death of Kelly Thomas, a mentally ill homeless man. Now the department’s homeless liaison unit works with a local nonprofit to get people off the street.

Fullerton Settles Kelly Thomas Wrongful Death Suit for $4.9 Million

Fullerton
By Tracy Wood | November 23, 2015

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.

Jury Selection Begins in Kelly Thomas Civil Trial

Fullerton
By Tracy Wood | November 10, 2015

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.

No Domestic Violence Charges for Fullerton Officer Acquitted in Kelly Thomas death

Countywide
By Tracy Wood | August 14, 2015

The Orange County District Attorney’s office doesn’t have enough evidence to convict Ramos, a DA spokeswoman told the OC Register.

Officer Involved in Thomas Beating Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges

Fullerton
By Tracy Wood | August 10, 2015

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.

Previously Sealed Report Sheds New Light on Thomas Beating

Fullerton
By Tracy Wood | August 5, 2015

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.

Civil Rights Case Lingers Four Years After Thomas Beating Death

Fullerton
By Tracy Wood | July 3, 2015

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.

Impacts of Kelly Thomas Case Go Far Beyond Jury’s Verdict

Countywide
By TRACY WOOD | January 14, 2014

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.

Jury Finds Fullerton Officers Not Guilty in Thomas Beating

Countywide
By | January 13, 2014

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.

DA Drops Demand for Video Feed of Thomas Trial

Countywide
By TRACY WOOD | December 7, 2013

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.

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