Police not guilty in Kelly Thomas death; DA won't try 3rd officer
...Prosecutors said the video captured a real-time homicide with the officers beating a homeless man, even as he called out for help. Defense attorneys said it showed two policeman trying to restrain a violent suspect who possessed abnormal strength.

The coroner's office determined that Thomas died of brain damage from lack of oxygen caused by chest compression and other injuries sustained during his struggle with police....

Experts: Video Played Role in Officers' Acquittal
... The verdict shocked supporters of the family of Kelly Thomas who were confident of a conviction because the footage shows six officers piling on Thomas, kneeing him and punching him as he cries out for his father and begs for air.

Ron Thomas has said his son was diagnosed with schizophrenia and didn't understand the officers' commands....

... Ramos grew frustrated with Thomas, who wouldn't give his name, said he didn't speak English and didn't follow orders to sit with his hands on his knees.

Ramos snapped on plastic gloves, made two fists and then held them in front of Thomas' face as he said, "Now see my fists? They're getting ready to (expletive) you up."...