Kelly Thomas Case
Video:
1. KTLA Exclusive: Attorney for Thomas Family Speaks About Beating Case - August 11, 2011
The attorney for the family of Kelly Thomas, a homeless man who died after a confrontation with Fullerton police, is speaking first to KTLA 5.
2. CNN Coverage - August 16, 2011 Kelly Thomas Lawyer Seeks Federal Case
A family attorney is expected to file a federal complaint for Kelly Thomas' alleged beating. He spoke with Randi Kaye.
Los Angeles attorney said he is planning to file a police brutality lawsuit in federal court this week against Fullerton officers in a new unrelated case. But one of the officers in that case was also involved in the Thomas arrest, said the attorney, Garo Mardirossian.
3. KTLA: Kelly Thomas' Family Speaks Out - David Begnaud reports - August 12, 2011 -- Press Conference
City council members are considering hiring an independent investigator to look into the death of 37-year-old Kelly Thomas. Meanwhile, Thomas' family held a news conference.
4. KTLA 5: Fullerton Police Chief Could Be Forced Out Over Beating Death
Councilman Bruce Whitaker calling for Chief Michael Sellers to resign. "I want the chief to put a human face on this. Rather than hiding behind legalities and rather than working through spokesperson, he needs to man up and communicate to the public," said Councilman Whitaker.
5. KTLA 5: Fullerton City Council Public Hearing on the Beating Of Homeless Man Kelly Thomas
City leaders in Fullerton outraged at the death of Kelly Thomas. They're saying this is nothing short of murder!
6. Breaking News Videos from CNN and interview with Ron Thomas
Father's Grief Turns Into Mission. Ron Thomas says this video is horrifying! He feels betrayed by the law enforcement.
7. ABC 7: Fullerton Cops in Thomas Case Reviewed Surveillance Video Before Writing Reports
Residents call for the resignation of Councilman Dick Jones, Pat McKinley and Don Bankhead. During a special city council meeting, some residents criticize the three for not demanding a public release of a city owned surveillance tape that shows the violent confrontation between police and Kelly Thomas.
8. ABC 7: Fullerton Police Beating Hospitalizes Homeless Man
Ron Thomas accusing Fullerton police of using excessive force while arresting his son.
9. NBC 4: News Report on Kelly Thomas Beating - July 27, 2011
Cell phone video shows July 5 th incident from a distance and people reacting to the beating. Police Chief stating he doesn't know if taser was involved at the time when clearly there is evidence that a taser was used.
10. FOX 11 News: FBI Reviews Beating in Fullerton
Several witnesses at the transportation department witnessed brutal beating of Kelly Thomas and are discussing it in detail with the bus driver.
11. ABC 7: Man Beat to Death by Fullerton Police Wasn't Resisting, Says Witness
Grieving Father Passes Out Flyers Seeking Answers. "The only thing left of our son is the blood in the gutter," said Ron Thomas.
12. Police Beating of Kelly Thomas in Fullerton
Police beating of Kelly Thomas as he shouts, "Dad! Dad! Dad!"
13. KFI AM ž640 - July 28, 2011 Police Insider Offers New Graphic Description of Fullerton Police Beating
John and Ken Show with an anonymous caller who is friends with the Fullerton Police.
14. KFI AM ž640 - The Informant Returns to the John and Ken Show
Majority of Fullerton Police officers are very upset because they are being yelled at. Everybody in the Fullerton PD knows who the six officers involved are. The officers who committed the act were allowed to see the video prior to preparing report. This is not a routine procedure. There were three dispatchers on duty that evening. Officer smashing Kelly Thomas' head with the butt end of the teaser.
15. Fullerton Police Beating: Interview with Mark Turgeon - July 11, 2011
16. OCTA Surveillance: Moments After the Police Beating of Kelly Thomas
Conversation between a witness and a bus driver regarding the beating of Kelly Thomas
17. Kelly Thomas, Before and after Fullerton Police Beating
18. YouTube Video of George Interviewing Witnesses - August 5, 2011
19. YouTube Video of Veth Mam Taping Fullerton Police
20. Associated Press Yahoo Press Conference Video
21. CNN Coverage - Another Alleged Victim Steps Forward - August 17, 2011
Fullerton residents unleashed their anger as the City Council hires a consultant.
22. KTLA: Exclusive: Man Wrongly Arrested in Fullerton Cop Attack Speaks Out - David Begnaud reports - August 18, 2011
Veth Mam, who was accused of attacking and choking an officer, was acquitted by a jury in July. He plans to file a wrongful arrest lawsuit.
23. KTLA Exclusive: Man who witnessed deadly Fullerton police beating speaks out; David Begnaud reports - August 20, 2011
Vincent Lenbird says he witnessed the deadly police beating that killed a homeless and mentally ill man.
24. KTLA: Wrongly Arrested Man Sues Fullerton Police Department - David Begnaud reports - August 19, 2011-- Press Conference
A man who was accused of attacking an officer but was later acquitted is suing the Fullerton Police Department.
25. KTLA: Federal Complaint Filed Against Fullerton Police Dept.; David Begnaud reports - August 20, 2011
A federal complaint has been filed against the Fullerton Police Department one month after a man died during a beating involving a group of officers.
26. KTLA: Exclusive Images of Kelly Thomas' Injuries - David Begnaud Reports - September 7, 2011
Only on KTLA 5, Kelly Thomas' attorney shows radiological videos of Kelly Thomas' injuries following an alleged attack by Fullerton police.
27. KTLA: New Details Released in Death of Kelly Thomas - David Begnaud reports - September 8, 2011
Records from UC Irvine Medical Center show that Thomas suffered blunt head trauma, along with multiple broken bones and injuries to his chest in the July 5 incident.
28. VIDEO: Details Revealed in Beating Death of Homeless Man - David Begnaud reports
The father of a mentally ill homeless man who died after an altercation with Fullerton police is speaking out about what happened to his son.
29. CNN Kelly Thomas' Medical Records Released
CNN Newsroom|Added on September 7, 2011
Randi Kaye talks to Ron Thomas about the medical findings released after his son's beating death at the hands of police.
30. CNN: Did Police Beat man to death? - September 7, 2011
A press conference reveals Kelly Thomas' medical records. KTLA's David Begnaud recaps the report and its significance.
31. CNN: Head Trauma Caused Thomas' Death - September 12, 2011
The attorney for Kelly Thomas' family holds a press conference to highlight medical records that confirm how he died.
Other News:
Pedestrian Hit And Killed In West LA Crosswalk
A truck driver fatally struck a woman at a freeway onramp in West Los Angeles today at approximately 10:40 a.m. It occurred at the Santa Monica Boulevard onramp to the northbound San Diego (405) Freeway.
According to the Los Angeles police, the trucker may have not realized he hit a person.
We offer our deepest condolences to the family for their devastating loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time.
Laws and Liability Issues
California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a) states: "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident." We are hopeful that this hit-and-run driver will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
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