The two officers charged with the death of Kelly Thomas will have to answer for their actions at trial. Orange County Superior Court Judge Walter Schwarm rendered his decision at 2:30 p.m. following a three-day preliminary hearing. Referring to the felony charges faced by both Manuel Ramos (second degree murder and involuntary manslaughter) and Jay Cicinelli, (involuntary manslaughter and excessive use of force), Schwarm ruled there was enough evidence to believe “Mr. Ramos and Mr. Cicinelli are responsible for those felonies as charged.”
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viewing of videotape of the beating, which was captured by a city camera near the
Fullerton Transportation Center. In it, a confused and terrified Thomas is swarmed by six
officers, Tazed and pummeled. His voice is clearly heard begging for
help as his life slips away.
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