Kelly Thomas begged for his life from 'menacing' officer, D.A. saysby Abby Sewell and Richard WintonLos Angeles Times Sep. 21, 2011 |
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Scared and bleeding, Kelly Thomas begged for his life to no avail as Fullerton police officers beat him and Tasered him in a violent confrontation that led to his death, Orange County Dist. Atty. Tony Rackauckas said at a news conference Wednesday. Rackauckas gave a painfully detailed narrative of the July 5 events leading up to Thomas' death -– details that he said resulted in second-degree murder and manslaughter charges being filed against two police officers. Rackauckas said Officer Manuel Ramos put latex gloves on his hands and brandished a fist at Thomas. Then, Rackauckas said, the officer, in a "menacing" manner, threatened Thomas: "These fists are ready to F you up." [...] "Kelly Thomas was not responding when blows to his face occurred," Rackauckas said, adding, "That is not protecting and serving." Read More |