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Third officer may be charged in OC homeless death

Posted: September 19, 2012 9:00 a.m.
Updated: September 19, 2012 9:00 a.m.
 

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — An attorney says a third former officer from the Fullerton Police Department might be charged in the death of a mentally ill homeless man who died in 2011 after a confrontation with police.

The Orange County Register reports Vicki Podberesky, an attorney representing Joe Wolfe, says prosecutors notified her they will present evidence to a grand jury Wednesday to decide if Wolfe should be charged.

If indicted, Wolfe could stand trial in the death of Kelly Thomas, who died five days after a violent confrontation with six police officers at a transportation hub.

Former officer Manuel Ramos was charged with second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. Former Cpl. Jay Cicinelli was charged with involuntary manslaughter and excessive force.

Ramos and Cicinelli have filed motions to dismiss the charges against them.

Sep. 19, 2012 09:00a.m. EDT Third officer may be charged in OC homeless death The Signal

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — An attorney says a third former officer from the Fullerton Police Department might be charged in the death of a mentally ill homeless man who died in 2011 after a confrontation with police.

The Orange County Register reports Vicki Podberesky, an attorney representing Joe Wolfe, says prosecutors notified her they will present evidence to a grand jury Wednesday to decide if Wolfe should be charged.

If indicted, Wolfe could stand trial in the death of Kelly Thomas, who died five days after a violent confrontation with six police officers at a transportation hub.

Former officer Manuel Ramos was charged with second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. Former Cpl. Jay Cicinelli was charged with involuntary manslaughter and excessive force.

Ramos and Cicinelli have filed motions to dismiss the charges against them.

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