05-17-2012, 06:29 PM
I'm glad that Kelly's mother got $1million; not much considering how and to whom she lost her son. The settlement doesn't affect the charges against the Fullerton PD nor does it affect her ex-husband's (Kelly's dad) ability to file suit against city officials in the future.
Mr. Thomas has been the driver and leading advocate in trying to get some justice for his son; I didn't see much of his mom in the media just after the incident occurred. Probably suffering in silence. I'd be surprised if Mr. Thomas doesn't file suit after the criminal case finishes. Watching a video of your mentally ill son being beaten to death by PD while screaming "help me, Dad"; can't imagine a much sadder or more angering experience in the world.
Mr. Thomas has been the driver and leading advocate in trying to get some justice for his son; I didn't see much of his mom in the media just after the incident occurred. Probably suffering in silence. I'd be surprised if Mr. Thomas doesn't file suit after the criminal case finishes. Watching a video of your mentally ill son being beaten to death by PD while screaming "help me, Dad"; can't imagine a much sadder or more angering experience in the world.