Report in Beating Death of Kelly Thomas to be Released
The first report on the controversial beating death of transient Kelly Thomas is expected to be released to the Fullerton City Council Tuesday afternoon.
The independent consultant hired to look into the Thomas case, Michael Gennaco, will make the first announcement in a series of reports. Gennaco believes his presentation will take 10 minutes, and will then discuss the specifics with reporters. He has declined to talk to the media about his findings before the city council meeting at 4:30 p.m.
Gennaco will make his second report to the council in March or April that reviews the police department’s entire policies and procedures. Gennaco, who was also hired as the lead investigator for internal affairs is still working on this aspect, and says he expects to be done in March with his third report.
37-year-old Kelly Thomas died after struggling with Fullerton police officers at the Fullerton Transportation Center on July 5, 2011. Fullerton police officer Manuel Ramos and Cpl. Jay Cicinelli have both been charged with the violent beating of Thomas, which led to his death.
Ramos is charged with second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. Cicinelli is also charged with involuntary manslaughter as well as the use of excessive force.
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