Officer Charged in Kelly Thomas Beating No Longer Works for Fullerton: Police

Officer faces charges related to the death of Kelly Thomas

The Fullerton Police Department no longer employs one of the two officers charged in the beating death of Kelly Thomas, an official has confirmed.

"Manuel Ramos is no longer a city employee as of July 3," Fullerton police Sgt. Jeff Stuart said Tuesday.

The 10-year veteran of the force was charged with second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter in the death of Kelly Thomas, a 37-year-old schizophrenic man who died days after being beaten by six police officers last year.

Kelly Thomas Case: Timeline, Photos

The status of the other officers involved in the beating remains the same, Stuart said Tuesday. Four officers are on paid administrative leave, and Cpl. Jay Cicinelli remains on unpaid leave.

Cicinelli was charged with involuntary manslaughter and excessive use of force in connection with the 2011 beating.

If convicted on the murder charge, Ramos faces 15 years to life. Both officers face up to four years in prison if convicted of involuntary manslaughter.

Local

Get Los Angeles's latest local news on crime, entertainment, weather, schools, COVID, cost of living and more. Here's your go-to source for today's LA news.

Watch for a SpaceX rocket set for Thursday evening launch from the California coast

Dodgers home opener overshadowed by Shohei Ohtani interpreter scandal

Follow NBCLA for the latest LA news, events and entertainment: iPhone/iPad App | Facebook | Twitter | Google+ | Instagram | RSS | Text Alerts | Email Alerts

Contact Us