$4.9-million settlement in death of mentally ill homeless man Kelly Thomas

Closing the books on a case that sparked debate about how police deal with the mentally ill, the city of Fullerton agreed Monday to settle a civil case involving a homeless man who died in an altercation with officers.

The father of Kelly Thomas, who suffered from schizophrenia and died after an altercation with police, reached a $4.9-million settlement Monday, according to his lawyer.

Officials announced the settlement after a special closed-session Fullerton City Council meeting let out, the morning that opening statements in the civil suit were set to begin in Santa Ana.

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