Judge orders Fullerton Officer Manuel Ramos to the city jail in
Santa Ana under $1 million bail.
OC District Attorney Tony Rackauckas will confront an ingrained
reluctance among jurors to convict police officers as he attempts
to win murder and manslaughter convictions against two Fullerton
officers.
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Both were charged with beating transient Kelly Thomas, who died
five days later.
Officer Manuel Ramos was charged with second-degree murder and
involuntary manslaughter. Cpl. Jay Cicinelli was charged with
involuntary manslaughter and felony use of excessive force.
District Attorney Tony Rackauckas will announce Wednesday
whether he will charge Fullerton police officers in the death of
Kelly Thomas.
Meanwhile, the family’s lawyer expressed concerns that
authorities will delay release of findings on Fullerton police
beating death to protect police officers.
Attorney for the family of the man beaten to death by Fullerton
police says prosecution of officers must not be delayed
further.
Head of Anti-Defamation League urges District Attorney Tony
Rackauckas to speak forcefully against comments made by one of his
deputies.
They say the Santa Ana councilwoman has work to do before
confidence is restored in her ability to serve in elected office
and as a deputy district attorney.
Amidst a statewide review of fair operations, the newest member
on the Orange County Fair Board presses for a citizen transparency
task force.
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