This is a local case for me and is causing quite an uproar. I am planning on going to the protest tomorrow. OC cops already have a reputation for going overboard on just about every level, but this is just too much. The cell phone video is not clear, but to hear him yelling for his dad just makes me cry.
There is a full video that people are demanding be released and I hope it spells the whole thing out-one way or the other. This man was beaten,tazed and knee dropped to the throat and nose.
I understand that action needs to be taken when a schizophrenic resists arrest but this is murder,imo.
if you click on the links to kelly in his hospital bed please know the pictures are stunning and graphic.
This case was not even acknowledged by our local media until a photo was released by UK Mail. It is gaining steam and resulting in major outrage.
RIP Kelly Thomas
http://blogs.forbes.com/erikkain/2011/07/29/fullerton-police-brutally-beat-homeless-man-to-death/
There is a full video that people are demanding be released and I hope it spells the whole thing out-one way or the other. This man was beaten,tazed and knee dropped to the throat and nose.
I understand that action needs to be taken when a schizophrenic resists arrest but this is murder,imo.
if you click on the links to kelly in his hospital bed please know the pictures are stunning and graphic.
This case was not even acknowledged by our local media until a photo was released by UK Mail. It is gaining steam and resulting in major outrage.
RIP Kelly Thomas
http://blogs.forbes.com/erikkain/2011/07/29/fullerton-police-brutally-beat-homeless-man-to-death/