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The City of Fullerton, California, has reached a $1 million settlement with the mother of a mentally ill homeless man who died last year after a beating he received at the hands of police officers.

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Trial ordered for 2 California police officers in beating death of homeless manupdated: Thu May 10 2012 05:33:00

A California judge ordered Wednesday that two Fullerton police officers stand trial in the beating death last year of Kelly Thomas, a homeless man with a mental illness.

'Help me,' homeless man begs as cops fatally beat him in videotaped incidentupdated: Tue May 08 2012 07:21:00

A graphic video played at a hearing Monday to determine whether two California police officers should stand trial in the beating death of a homeless man showed them kicking and punching the mentally ill man as he lay on the ground -- screaming in pain and begging for help.

School will continue using Fighting Sioux nicknameupdated: Thu Feb 09 2012 10:19:00

The dispute between the NCAA and the University of North Dakota over its Fighting Sioux nickname and logo took a new turn Wednesday when the school said the filing of petitions requires it to use the nickname and logo while the issue plays out, possibly in a statewide vote.

Police officer charged with murder makes $1 million bailupdated: Thu Sep 29 2011 18:15:00

A Fullerton, California, police officer charged with second-degree murder in the beating death of a mentally ill homeless man was released from jail Thursday after posting a bond in lieu of $1 million bail, the Orange County Sheriff's Department spokesman said.

California cop pleads not guilty to murder in beatingupdated: Mon Sep 26 2011 15:12:00

A Fullerton, California, police officer pleaded not guilty Monday after being charged in the beating death of a mentally ill homeless man, an official in a local prosecutor's office said.

California cop pleads not guilty in homeless man's deathupdated: Wed Sep 21 2011 21:15:00

A Fullerton police officer pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges of involuntary manslaughter and felony use of excessive force in the beating death of a mentally ill homeless man who died after a police arrest.

Cop charged with murder in beating deathupdated: Wed Sep 21 2011 21:15:00

An Orange County, California, DA says charges will be filed against officers involved in the death of Kelly Thomas.

California cop placed on leave in wake of third brutality allegationupdated: Fri Sep 16 2011 21:25:00

A police officer in Fullerton, California, whom an attorney accuses of brutality in the death of a homeless man this summer and two arrest cases last year, has been placed on paid leave, a police spokesman announced Friday.

Lawyer: Homeless man died of brain injuries after struggle with copsupdated: Wed Sep 07 2011 20:06:00

A homeless man who sustained injuries in a confrontation with police in Fullerton, California, died from brain injuries as a result of head trauma, according to medical records made public Wednesday by an attorney for the man's family.

Lawsuit accuses Fullerton police of civil rights violationsupdated: Fri Aug 19 2011 18:29:00

Veth Mam had never been to Fullerton, California, until the early morning hours of October 23, when he began recording the arrest of a friend on his iPhone camera.

Watchdog to probe homeless man's deathupdated: Wed Aug 17 2011 16:19:00

Fullerton residents unleashed their anger as the City Council hires a consultant. The latest the Kelly Thomas case.

California town hires consultant to probe homeless man's deathupdated: Wed Aug 17 2011 16:19:00

The City Council of Fullerton, California, approved Tuesday evening the hiring of an independent consultant to reform the city's police force and review last month's arrest and subsequent death of a homeless schizophrenic man, a spokeswoman said.

California town advances plan for review of homeless man's deathupdated: Fri Aug 12 2011 20:44:00

The Fullerton City Council directed its attorney Friday to prepare an agreement with an independent consultant to review last month's police arrest of a homeless man who sustained injuries and later died.

DA vows 'fair result' soon into probe of homeless man's deathupdated: Thu Aug 11 2011 19:51:00

A California district attorney promised Thursday a "just and fair result" soon as his office probes the death of a homeless, schizophrenic man who succumbed to injuries following a "a violent and desperate struggle" with police officers.

Homeless man's dad plans to sue over fatal injuries in police custodyupdated: Thu Aug 04 2011 23:15:00

A man whose homeless, schizophrenic son died last month from injuries sustained in police custody told CNN on Thursday that he turned down a $900,000 settlement offer from the city of Fullerton, California, and intends to sue.

Kelly Thomas' last words: 'Dad! Dad!'updated: Thu Aug 04 2011 23:15:00

The father of a homeless man who died while in police custody in California speaks out about his son's death.

Six California police officers placed on leave in homeless man's deathupdated: Thu Aug 04 2011 10:49:00

Six Fullerton, California, police officers were placed on involuntary administrative leave as the FBI and Orange County District Attorney investigate the death of a homeless man who was in police custody, authorities said Wednesday.

Homeless man hogtied, fatally beatenupdated: Thu Aug 04 2011 10:49:00

Six Fullerton, California, police officers are placed on leave after the beating death of a mentally ill homeless man.

SI.com: Kirk Kenney: In a season of change, familiar powers top college baseball rankingsupdated: Mon Feb 21 2011 13:01:00

Change will be evident from start to finish during the 2011 college baseball season, beginning with the bats. NCAA-mandated restrictions have removed the ping and the pop from them, to the point that coaches are predicting lower scores and shorter games as pitchers dominate the hitters. The road to the national championship still leads to Omaha, Neb., but it detours downtown, where TD Ameritrade Park, built at a cost of $128 million, has replaced historic Rosenblatt Stadium. Expect to see some familiar faces during opening ceremonies of the College World Series, however. Half of the teams in the top 10 here reached Omaha last year.

14-year-old shot on school grounds in critical conditionupdated: Mon Oct 11 2010 03:35:00

A 14-year-old who was shot three times on the grounds of an elementary school in southern California remained in critical condition Monday morning, officials said.

14-year-old shot on school grounds in possible gang-related incidentupdated: Sun Oct 10 2010 06:04:00

A 14-year-old was shot three times on the grounds of an elementary school in southern California, and authorities suspect a gang link to the shooting.

GPS shoe to track Alzheimer's patientsupdated: Wed Jun 10 2009 06:50:00

A new shoe outfitted with a GPS chip aims to offer peace of mind to Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers.

Man accused in pitcher's death pleads not guiltyupdated: Mon Jun 08 2009 20:38:00

The man charged with murder in the deaths of three people, including Major League Baseball pitcher Nick Adenhart, pleaded not guilty Monday.

Not guilty plea in pitcher's deathupdated: Mon Jun 08 2009 20:38:00

The man charged with killing MLB player Nick Adenhart and two others pleads not guilty and asks for a change of venue.

SI.com: Angels rookie pitcher Adenhart killed in car crashupdated: Fri Apr 10 2009 14:48:00

LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Los Angeles Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart was among three people killed in a crash in Fullerton, California, early Thursday, according to the team and a hospital spokesman.

SI.com: Arash Markazi: Fans pay their respects to Adenhartupdated: Fri Apr 10 2009 14:40:00

Time, it seemed, had stood still on the corner of Orangethorpe Ave. and Lemon St. More than 12 hours after Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart and two friends had been killed in a hit-and-run accident, nothing had changed on the normally quite intersection that divides a strip of mini malls and fast food restaurants.

Los Angeles Angels rookie pitcher killed in crashupdated: Thu Apr 09 2009 15:06:00

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart was among three people killed in a crash in Fullerton, California, early Thursday, according to the team and a hospital spokesman.

Reports: Los Angeles Angels pitcher killed in crashupdated: Thu Apr 09 2009 12:01:00

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart was among three people killed in a crash in Fullerton, California, early Thursday, according to media reports.

FSB: When to start filing your business taxesupdated: Wed Apr 02 2008 10:29:00

Dear FSB: How much do I have to make to claim a small, prepaid legal business? The company only brought in only $300-$500 last year. How should I file this under my taxes?

SI.com: Bryan Smith: College World Series Previewupdated: Thu Jun 14 2007 23:58:00

Friday kicks off a 10-day adventure in Omaha, Neb., known as the College World Series. The field is littered with surprises, from old favorites to new members of the CWS. One familiar team is Rice on top of the bracket. While the Owls are the odds-on favorite to win another championship, things in Omaha never go as expected. Running down the brackets, here's a breakdown of each team in Rosenblatt Stadium this week, followed by a prediction for who will win it all.

Money Magazine: COLLECT A 6% DIVIDEND CHECK TWICE A MONTH-NO KIDDING!updated: Sat Jul 01 1995 00:01:00

Nothing beats opening your mailbox and finding a check made out to you. Even better, there is a way to wire a portfolio of utility stocks so you will have this pleasant experience twice a month. Su...

Money Magazine: CAN I AVOID DISASTER IF MY WIFE CAN'T GET HEALTH INSURANCE?updated: Thu Dec 01 1994 00:01:00

Q. I am a veterinarian in practice on my own. My wife Karen has had trouble getting health insurance because she has been diabetic since she was 13 (she's now 40). Although she is otherwise healthy...

Money Magazine: Getting Started Michelle and Cliff Wrightupdated: Thu Jul 01 1993 00:01:00

AFTER TWO YEARS OF MARRIAGE, this young Portland, Ore. couple have finally pushed their bank account balance above $1,000. Until about six months ago, when they began putting aside $200 a month fro...

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