Kelly Thomas cried for help as police beat and tased him until he choked to death on his own blood.
This is Kelly Thomas. He was a 37-year-old man with schizophrenia. He was living on the streets of Fullerton, California and he died in 2011 after being subdued by police in the summer of 2011.
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While living on the streets he had 92 reported encounters with local law enforcement. He was known as "a fixture" of Fullerton's local homeless community.
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This photo was taken after Kelly's altercation with Fullerton police. According to the coroner's report, he had broken bones in his face and he choked to death on his own blood.
AP Photo/Courtesy Ron Thomas
Officers Manuel Ramos, Jay Cicinelli and Joseph Wolfe were charged with murder and manslaughter for Kelly's death. All three plead not guilty.
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