The Ballad of Kelly Thomas (Updated) Aug 13, 2011

This incident has gotten a lot of attention in California and nationwide.  In short, everybody is outraged and they want people to be held accountable.  Here are some updates to the story.

Fatal Fullerton police beating of homeless man sparks outcry. (Original Incident Video - Warning! Graphic)

 

 “The Ballad of Kelly Thomas”

The Ballad of Kelly Thomas by jporte562

Aug 4th: Fullerton police draw fire for silence in homeless man's death 

Protesters decry beating death of mentally ill homeless man in Fullertaon, California

Anger Builds Over Police Beating - NBC Los Angeles

Aug 5th: Autopsy Results in Kelly Thomas Beating Not to be Made Public for Weeks, Maybe Months

Father Calls Police Beating Death of His Son 'Hate Crime' 

Aug 11 - Embattled Fullerton police chief goes on medical leave

 Aug 12 - Cops saw video of deadly incident with [Kelly Thomas] before writing reports.

 

The Killing of Allen Kephart - How the Police Lost the Trust of a Law-and-Order Town.

San Bernadino, California Police Killed Allen Kephart?

via reason.tv