Camera Flap Leads Judge to Ban Them From Thomas Trial
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Cameras were abruptly removed from the courtroom Monday after DA officials complained they didn’t have access to live feeds from the trial.
DA Says ‘Bullying’ Led to Thomas’ Death at Hands of Fullerton Officers
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Defense attorneys, meanwhile, say the death was a tragedy but not a crime during opening statements of the murder trial.
Thomas Trial Begins With Echoes of Rodney King Beating
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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.
Judge Sets Trial Date in Kelly Thomas Police Beating Case
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The trial of Fullerton police officers charged with murder and manslaughter is tentatively set to begin June 28.
Judge Turns Down Dismissal Request in Kelly Thomas Case
Fullerton
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He tentatively rules that proceedings continue against two Fullerton police officers charged with beating to death a mentally ill, homeless drifter.
Third Fullerton Officer Faces Charges in Kelly Thomas Case
Fullerton
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District Attorney Tony Rackauckas charged Joseph Wolf with involuntary manslaughter and excessive use of force.
Third Officer in Kelly Thomas Beating Might Be Indicted
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Thomas’ father, Ron Thomas, said the DA will ask the grand jury for an indictment.
Fullerton Police to Clear Kelly Thomas of Any Wrongdoing
Fullerton
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The police chief will acknowledge that Thomas, who was beaten to death by Fullerton officers in July 2011, did nothing wrong, father says.
‘Culture of Complacency’ Led to Fullerton Police Beating Death
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Long awaited report on the beating death of transient Kelly Thomas concludes that lax oversight, not corruption, led to the tragedy.
Fullerton Officers Plead Not Guilty in Thomas Beating Case
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The two officers face charges that include second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter and excessive use of force.
