The police chief will acknowledge that Thomas, who was beaten to death by Fullerton officers in July 2011, did nothing wrong, father says.
Tag: Ron Thomas
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.
Posted inFullerton, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories, Transportation
Kelly Thomas’ Father Files Lawsuit Against Fullerton
The suit alleges that officers involved in his son’s fatal beating “knowingly, willfully and maliciously” mishandled their jobs.
Posted inFullerton
Fullerton Pays $1-Million Settlement to Kelly Thomas’ Mother
In exchange, Cathy Thomas will not pursue any further claims regarding her son’s death after he was beaten by police.
Posted inFullerton
Video of Thomas Beating Shown at Preliminary Hearing
The video is key evidence in the case against two Fullerton police officers charged in the beating death of mentally ill transient Kelly Thomas.
Posted inFullerton, Government
Preliminary Hearing in Thomas Beating Death Set to Begin
One Fullerton police officer has been charged with murder and another with manslaughter in the death of Kelly Thomas, 37, a homeless transient.
Posted inFullerton
Mayor Issuing Apology to Family of Man Police Beat to Death
Ron Thomas, father of Kelly Thomas, announced that Mayor Sharon Quirk-Silva is working on a letter that will “clear Kelly’s name.”
Posted inFullerton
Investigator Presents Report on Kelly Thomas Beating
Fullerton Police should have acted more quickly to refute
reports that Thomas was a danger to the officers who beat him to
death.
Posted inCountywide, Fullerton, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
Nastiness Continues as Fullerton Recall Effort Nears Deadline
Although Kelly Thomas is no longer the focus, angry rhetoric
continues, and there are even “citizen’s arrests” in the final
weeks before the Feb. 16 signature deadline.
Posted inCountywide, Fullerton, Government, Top Stories, Transportation
Hearing Date Set for Fullerton Officers in Thomas Beating
The preliminary hearing for Manuel Ramos and Jay Cicinelli,
officers charged in the death of Kelly Thomas, is set for March
28.
