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Kelly Thomas Archive
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![In the aftermath of the media scrutiny surrounding the verdict in the Kelly Thomas case the media and bloggers missed an opportunity to ask the question of not just how […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/kelly-thomas-memphis-model-115x115.png "Kelly Thomas Tragedy Shows: OC needs the “Memphis Model” for dealing with the mentally ill.")
Kelly Thomas Tragedy Shows: OC needs the “Memphis Model” for dealing with the mentally ill.
Posted on March 18, 2014 | 13 CommentsIn the aftermath of the media scrutiny surrounding the verdict in the Kelly Thomas case the media and bloggers missed an opportunity to ask the question of not just how […] -
![Every now and then, over the years, in a masochistic frame of mind, I listen to Rush Limbaugh‘s radio program. There’s the legitimate “hearing the other point of view” thing, […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/memphis-model-1-115x115.jpg "Is plunging ahead with Laura’s Law the appropriate response to the Kelly Thomas verdict?")
Is plunging ahead with Laura’s Law the appropriate response to the Kelly Thomas verdict?
Posted on February 11, 2014 | 22 CommentsEvery now and then, over the years, in a masochistic frame of mind, I listen to Rush Limbaugh‘s radio program. There’s the legitimate “hearing the other point of view” thing, […] -
![Tonight’s agenda is a very robust one. News crews are in attendance and the council chamber is full. This is the first council meeting since the verdict landed in […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/740Fullerton-california-115x115.jpg "LIVE BLOG: Fullerton City Council, January 21")
LIVE BLOG: Fullerton City Council, January 21
Posted on January 21, 2014 | 4 CommentsTonight’s agenda is a very robust one. News crews are in attendance and the council chamber is full. This is the first council meeting since the verdict landed in […] -
![There will be more to say about the killing of Kelly Thomas, about the trial, about the rally. For now, here’s an impressionistic sense of what it was like there […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_1928-115x115.jpg "Photos and Video: Rally after Kelly Thomas Verdict at Fullerton Police Department, 1/18/14")
Photos and Video: Rally after Kelly Thomas Verdict at Fullerton Police Department, 1/18/14
Posted on January 18, 2014 | 16 CommentsThere will be more to say about the killing of Kelly Thomas, about the trial, about the rally. For now, here’s an impressionistic sense of what it was like there […] -
![I have written previously on the importance of communication and how words matter. The term “peace officer” is sacrosanct to me. Its meaning is lofty, an ideal to consistently strive […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Unacceptable-Behavior-Team1-e1389813617310.jpg "A “Peace Officer” considers the Kelly Thomas verdict.")
A “Peace Officer” considers the Kelly Thomas verdict.
Posted on January 15, 2014 | 27 CommentsI have written previously on the importance of communication and how words matter. The term “peace officer” is sacrosanct to me. Its meaning is lofty, an ideal to consistently strive […] -
![Two and a half years later, society finally has its say regarding how Kelly Thomas died. No one contests that Manuel Ramos threatened to hurt Kelly Thomas. No one contests […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Kelly-Thomas-taser-image-115x115.jpg "Kelly Thomas Case Goes to Jury")
Kelly Thomas Case Goes to Jury
Posted on January 9, 2014 | 1 CommentTwo and a half years later, society finally has its say regarding how Kelly Thomas died. No one contests that Manuel Ramos threatened to hurt Kelly Thomas. No one contests […] -
![The death of Kelly Thomas and the ongoing trial has been grounded in the stigmas that surround both mental illness and substance abuse. As the defense attorneys continue to blame […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/argument-115x115.jpg "The War of Words, over Drug Policy")
The War of Words, over Drug Policy
Posted on December 19, 2013 | 10 CommentsThe death of Kelly Thomas and the ongoing trial has been grounded in the stigmas that surround both mental illness and substance abuse. As the defense attorneys continue to blame […] -
![We welcome to the blog Diane Goldstein, 21-year law enforcement veteran and speaker for Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP.) This piece was first printed today in the Huffington Post, but […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/kelly-thomas-murder1-115x115.jpg "Diane Goldstein: The Death of Kelly Thomas Was No Anomaly")
Diane Goldstein: The Death of Kelly Thomas Was No Anomaly
Posted on December 9, 2013 | 15 CommentsWe welcome to the blog Diane Goldstein, 21-year law enforcement veteran and speaker for Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP.) This piece was first printed today in the Huffington Post, but […] -
![. by Matt Leslie, from the Fullerton Rag Two recent editorials by OC Human Relations Executive Director Rusty Kennedy attempt to make the case for a county homeless shelter in […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Kelly-Thomas-115x115.jpg "Confusing Homelessness with Police Brutality")
Confusing Homelessness with Police Brutality
Posted on May 21, 2013 | 2 Comments. by Matt Leslie, from the Fullerton Rag Two recent editorials by OC Human Relations Executive Director Rusty Kennedy attempt to make the case for a county homeless shelter in […] -
![. “ENOUGH ALREADY! This Fair Sale Review Committee has done great work, but we can’t go any farther without subpoena power which we don’t have. I move that we pack […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/berardino-punching-ellis-e1362249006857.jpg "Fairgrounds Sale Struggle ends with whimper and adoption of new policies.")
Fairgrounds Sale Struggle ends with whimper and adoption of new policies.
Posted on March 3, 2013 | 7 Comments. “ENOUGH ALREADY! This Fair Sale Review Committee has done great work, but we can’t go any farther without subpoena power which we don’t have. I move that we pack […] -
![Dear Fullerton, So . . . I’m just gonna throw this one out there and see how it sticks. Bruce Whitaker accepted $1000 from Jeremy Popoff and The Slidebar as […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Jeremy-Popoff-attorney-whitaker-portrait-115x115.jpg "Bruce Whitaker <3's Popoff & The Slidebar")
Bruce Whitaker <3's Popoff & The Slidebar
Posted on October 10, 2012 | 9 CommentsDear Fullerton, So . . . I’m just gonna throw this one out there and see how it sticks. Bruce Whitaker accepted $1000 from Jeremy Popoff and The Slidebar as […] -
![Today, over a year after the event, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office announced new charges against former Fullerton Police Officer Joe Wolfe. This brings the total number of individuals […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/joe-wolfe-wanted1-115x115.jpg "Officer Wolfe Finally Charged! [update – legal analysis by Diamond]")
Officer Wolfe Finally Charged! [update – legal analysis by Diamond]
Posted on September 27, 2012 | 7 CommentsToday, over a year after the event, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office announced new charges against former Fullerton Police Officer Joe Wolfe. This brings the total number of individuals […] -
![. Kelly Thomas’ father Ron posted this last night on Facebook, and the Weekly has already picked it up: It is time to share with everyone the news of another […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/kelly-thomas-in-hat-115x115.jpg "Ron Thomas and Bax Baxter: Kelly Thomas’ Name to be Cleared Tuesday night!")
Ron Thomas and Bax Baxter: Kelly Thomas’ Name to be Cleared Tuesday night!
Posted on September 15, 2012 | 61 Comments. Kelly Thomas’ father Ron posted this last night on Facebook, and the Weekly has already picked it up: It is time to share with everyone the news of another […] -
![. Yesterday morning, as I always do on the first day of the month that I find myself in Fullerton, I went to the newsstand out back of the Salt […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Concert1-115x115.jpg "Baxter’s New Fullerton!")
Baxter’s New Fullerton!
Posted on August 6, 2012 | 4 Comments. Yesterday morning, as I always do on the first day of the month that I find myself in Fullerton, I went to the newsstand out back of the Salt […]
