Outrageous: Ex-cops acquitted in beating death of homeless man in California

A jury has acquitted two former Fullerton, California, police officers on trial in the beating death of Kelly Thomas, a mentally ill and homeless man.

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The verdict was read in a Santa Ana courtroom Monday afternoon. Eight women and four men began deliberating the case on Thursday.

The beating of Thomas in a transit parking lot was recorded by security cameras on the night of July 5, 2011. The surveillance camera footage shows Thomas being beaten, clubbed and stunned with a Taser by police. The video sparked a nationwide outcry.

Former officer Manuel Ramos was charged with second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. A second former Fullerton officer, Jay Cicinelli, was charged with involuntary manslaughter and excessive use of force.

Both were found not guilty on all charges.

In closing arguments, Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas told jurors that Ramos bore responsibility for Thomas's death because he issued a threat to the uncooperative homeless man. Ramos can be seen on the surveillance video putting on gloves and shaking his fist in Thomas' face.

http://edition.cnn.com/2014/01/13/us/california-homeless-beating-verdict/
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FBI to review after officers acquitted in killing

After two Orange County police officers were acquitted of killing a homeless man, the FBI says it will look at the evidence for possible further investigation.
The FBI's spokeswoman in Los Angeles Laura Eimiller said in a statement Monday night that shortly after Kelly Thomas died in 2011, the FBI opened an investigation to see if his civil rights were violated.

Eimiller said now that the state trial has ended, federal investigators will examine the evidence and testimony to decide on further action.

Earlier Monday, former Fullerton officer Manuel Ramos was acquitted of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter, and former Cpl. Jay Cicinelli was acquitted of involuntary manslaughter and excessive use of force.

Thomas's father Ron Thomas said after the verdict he hoped the Department of Justice would intervene.

http://www.sfgate.com/news/crime/article/FBI-to-review-after-officers-acquitted-in-killing-5140473.php
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"Remember: Evil exists because good men don't kill the government officials committing it." -- Kurt Hofmann

Outrageous: Ex-cops acquitted in beating death of homeless man in California

Outrageous: Ex-cops acquitted in beating death of homeless man in California

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