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Fullerton City Officials Clear Kelly Thomas Of Wrongdoing In Arrest

The Fullerton Police Department’s acting police chief Tuesday cleared Kelly Thomas of any wrongdoing when he was allegedly beaten by officers more than a year ago.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/09/18

Video of the beating of Kelly Thomas, who died 5 days later.

Report: ‘Culture Of Complacency’ At Fullerton Police Department Following Kelly Thomas’ Death

An independent investigator said Tuesday that the Fullerton Police Department violated the public’s trust and recommended 59 changes to the department in the wake of the beating death of Kelly Thomas.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/08/21

Report Outlines Possible Changes In Fullerton Police Department After Kelly Thomas’ Death

The Fullerton City Council is holding a meeting Tuesday night to discuss possible changes in the police department in the wake of beating death of transient Kelly Thomas.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/08/21

(L-R) Cpl. Jay Cicinelli and Officer Manuel Ramos entered not guilty pleas Friday morning.

Ramos, Cicinelli Plead Not Guilty To Charges Stemming From Kelly Thomas Beating Death

Two Fullerton police officers pleaded not guilty Friday morning to charges stemming from the beating death of a homeless man.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/07/13

Compton Man Gets 25 Years In Beating Death Of Toddler

Prosecutors say a 31-year-old Compton man has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison in the beating death of his girlfriend’s 2-year-old daughter.

2012/06/30

One suspect is in custody, the other at-large in the beating death of a popular Redondo Beach bouncer. (credit: Redondo Beach Police Dept.)

1 Suspect Arrested, 1 At-Large For Bar Bouncer’s Beating Death

Officials in Redondo Beach confirm they have arrested one of two suspects wanted in the beating death of a popular and well-liked bar bouncer.

2012/06/03

Hollywood Man, 26, Gets 30 Years To Life For Beating Death Of Father, 62

A 26-year-old Hollywood man was sentenced Friday to 30 years to life in prison for the beating death of his 62-year-old father in 2010.

2012/02/10

(credit: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

City Of Fullerton Appoints New Acting Police Chief

The city of Fullerton has appointed yet another acting police chief amid investigations into the death of a homeless man.

2011/12/22

(credit: Orange County District Attorney's Office)

Fullerton Chief: Ramos, Cicinelli To Be Placed On Unpaid Leave

The two officers charged in the beating death of a homeless man will soon be placed on unpaid administrative leave, according to the acting chief of the Fullerton Police Department.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/09/29

Officer Manuel Ramos (left), Cpl. Jay Cicinelli (right) (credit: Fullerton Police Dept.)

Police Recordings Key Part Of Fullerton Beating Case

As Fullerton police Officer Manuel Ramos approached a homeless man at a bus stop in July, he clicked on an audio recorder normally used to exonerate officers accused of misconduct.

2011/09/24