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Another Fullerton officer in Kelly Thomas beating is gone

Teri- Oregon 2012/07/18 06:51:20
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A second officer involved in the beating that led to the death of Kelly Thomas is no longer working for the city of Fullerton, officials announced Tuesday.

The city issued a statement saying Officer Joe Wolfe's employment had ended Monday. City officials would not say whether the officer had resigned or was fired, but Ron Thomas, Kelly Thomas' father, said Acting Police Chief Dan Hughes had told him Wolfe was fired.

Another officer involved in last summer's beating, Manuel Ramos, left the city's employment July 3. A source familiar with the city's actions said the city had initiated termination proceedings against him as well.

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Ramos is charged with second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter in Kelly Thomas' death. A second officer, Cpl. Jay Cicinelli, is charged with involuntary manslaughter and excessive use of force. Both have pleaded not guilty.

Wolfe and three other officers involved in the incident have not been charged, but Orange County Dist. Atty. Tony Rackauckas said he hasn't ruled out filing charges against additional officers.

Thomas' family and supporters have pushed to have Wolfe charged. Thomas was a mentally ill homeless man and a familiar figure in the city's downtown. His death sparked protests and political turbulence.

"I'm happy Wolfe is fired. He should be fired," Ron Thomas said. "He needs to be tried and convicted of murder."

Cicinelli remains on unpaid leave, although the city reportedly has initiated termination proceedings against him, and the other three are on paid administrative leave.

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Photo: Frame grab from video recording shows an officer wielding what appears to be a baton. Credit: KTLA.

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  • S and S 2012/07/18 17:29:02
    I think........
    S and S
    I'd like to get my big-ass buddies and do the same thing to those a-hole.
  • Jeff Smith 2012/07/18 12:41:06
    I think........
    Jeff Smith
    They will all get slapped on the wrist then move on
  • Technotrucker_exposingthetruth 2012/07/18 12:11:36
    I think........
    Technotrucker_exposingthetruth
    +1
    Any cop using unwarranted force should be tried for assault, battery, criminal negligence, oppression by authority of color, and if death occurs aggravated homicide. Cops are trained to do the most injury with the least amount of effort. Bored cops go overboard with the sudden rush of adrenalin. Fact is, most cops are not mentally sound to serve on the force. They actually learn how to beat a psychological examination to get on the force. Corruption abounds in a police state, and too many have let this gone on far too long.
  • littlebuffalo55TBA 2012/07/18 07:53:50 (edited)
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    I am thinking the beating of a "Special Person" to death and that the entire nation is not demanding charges be filed against any of the officers involved is telling! Funny when it's a perceived racial killing we come unglued and demand justice!



    I am demanding justice in this! Where is Al Sharpton helping here? Very very telling!
  • WannaBeRSC the Contrarian SOB 2012/07/18 07:42:25
    I think........
    WannaBeRSC the Contrarian SOB
    +2
    Good. Next, the trial
  • Nimitz 2012/07/18 07:00:20 (edited)
    I think........
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    +2
    Guy beats somebody to death and all he gets is canned? Have I got that about right?

    Pyrrhic victory if you ask me. Nobody found this scumbag hanging by his nuts from a telephone pole with his frakking badge pinned to his tongue!
  • Michael=Constitution & Liberty 2012/07/18 06:54:37
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    +2
    termination is pathetic, we would be sent to prison...
  • Nimitz Michael... 2012/07/18 07:03:54
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    +1
    If by sending him to prison you mean hogtying his ass and dragging him through the courtyard for everybody to get a turn, sure. I'll go with prison.
  • Michael... Nimitz 2012/07/18 07:07:13
    Michael=Constitution & Liberty
    +2
    we would be sent to prison. I would just like to stomp the piss out of these pricks.
  • Nimitz Michael... 2012/07/18 07:19:42
    Nimitz
    +2
    I meant to suggest (in the hypothetical! :-)) that this happen in prison. We wouldn't be involved. :-)
  • Michael... Nimitz 2012/07/18 07:23:01
    Michael=Constitution & Liberty
    +2
    I would only hope "bubba" would :)
  • Nimitz Michael... 2012/07/18 07:27:21
    Nimitz
    +1
    Bubba. . .And Rastis. . .and Tyrone. . .and BIG John. . .and Mauler Manson. . .and Enrico the Salad Toss King. . .
  • Michael... Nimitz 2012/07/18 07:39:05
    Michael=Constitution & Liberty
    lol, them too!
  • Teri- Oregon 2012/07/18 06:51:58
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    they need to be thrown in jail with the ones they have busted in their past!
  • HarleyCharley 2012/07/18 06:51:57
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    HarleyCharley
    good...

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