An Orange County Superior Court judge today ordered two Fullerton police officers to stand trial in the 2011 death of Kelly Thomas, a mentally ill homeless man.

Officer Manuel Ramos, 38, is charged with second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. Cpl. Jay Cicinelli, 40, is charged with involuntary manslaughter and using excessive force.

Although their defense attorneys suggested emergency medical workers -- not the police officers -- caused Thomas' death by failing to provide prompt care, Judge Walter Schwarm determined after a three-day preliminary hearing that there is enough probable cause for the case to go to trial.

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We also spoke to Christine Schanes, of the Center for Justice and Social Compassion.  As an advocate for homeless people, she urged us to care about the people who are less fortunate and treat them as human beings.

To learn more about her work at CJSC, click here.