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Ron Thomas outside of the Santa Ana courthouse after a hearing in his son's death. (credit: Jon Baird/KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO)

Judge Denies Motion To Dismiss Charges Against Fullerton Officers

A judge ordered two former Fullerton police officers to stand trial in June in the death of transient Kelly Thomas.

2013/01/18

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

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

(credit: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Fullerton Council Rejects Proposal To Disband Police Department

The Fullerton City Council Tuesday rejected a proposal to consider disbanding its police force.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/08/08

(credit: Orange County District Attorney's Office)

Officer Charged In Kelly Thomas’ Death Leaves Fullerton Police Department

One of two officers accused in the beating death of Kelly Thomas is no longer employed by the Fullerton Police Department, according to the Orange County Register.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/07/10

A flyer posted following the alleged assault of Kelly Thomas. (credit: CBS)

Memorial Concert, Benefit Held In Honor Of Kelly Thomas

A memorial concert and benefit was held Saturday in Fullerton a little more than a year to the day a homeless man named Kelly Thomas was beaten to death by police.

2012/07/07

Tony Bushala has spent $200,000 of his own money to recall three city council members in Fullerton. (credit: CBS)

OC Businessman Spends $200K Of His Own Money To Recall 3 Fullerton City Council Members

An Orange County businessman has poured thousands of dollars — he says more than $200,000 — of his own money into a campaign to recall three members of the Fullerton City Council.

2012/06/02

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

Judge Orders Fullerton Police Officers To Stand Trial In Kelly Thomas’ Death

Two Fullerton police officers were ordered Wednesday afternoon to stand trial for the beating death of schizophrenic transient Kelly Thomas.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/05/09

Kelly Thomas’ Father Reacts To Fullerton Officer’s Release From Jail

The Fullerton police officer accused of beating a 37-year-old homeless man to death has been released from jail.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/09/29

DA Gets Autopsy Report On Death Of Kelly Thomas

Prosecutors said Tuesday they have received a report on the cause of death for a mentally ill homeless man who died this summer after a violent confrontation with six police officers.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/09/20

Dad: DA Needs To Indict Someone In Death Of Kelly Thomas

The father of a homeless man who died after a scuffle with Fullerton police officers is calling for the district attorney to aggressively pursue the case.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2011/09/07

Fullerton Mayor Has No Plans To Resign Despite Thomas Investigation

The mayor of Fullerton has no plans to resign after the death of Kelly Thomas, a homeless man that died after a confrontation with city police.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/08/17

Hacker Group Anonymous Threatens Fullerton Police Department Website

A hacker group is threatening to cripple the Fullerton Police Department’s website over the death of a homeless schizophrenic man.

2011/08/14

Witnesses Recount Alleged Fatal Beating Of Homeless Man By Officers

Six police officers suspected of beating a homeless man to death have been pulled from street duty, but are still working.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2011/08/01

Father Of Dead Homeless Man Says Fullerton Offered Him $900K To Settle

The father of a homeless man who died after a fight with Fullerton police says he has been offered $900,000 to settle any civil claims against the city.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/07/30