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How the Shias of Ali Fight | Brother Asad Jafri | English
Imam Ali lived his life in absolute obedience to Allah and the Holy Prophet (S). He was merciful amongst the believers and firm against the disbelievers, fighting like a lion.
The true...
Imam Ali lived his life in absolute obedience to Allah and the Holy Prophet (S). He was merciful amongst the believers and firm against the disbelievers, fighting like a lion.
The true courage of a Muslim is in his ability to be patient. Can you master your nafs (self)? It is no coincidence that Imam Ali (A) ascended to Allah in these blessed nights of Qadr. For certainly, spiritual ascension has an effect on the physical realm as well. If one were to harness control over their mind, body and soul and use it for the sake of Allah, the possibilities would be endless.
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Imam Ali lived his life in absolute obedience to Allah and the Holy Prophet (S). He was merciful amongst the believers and firm against the disbelievers, fighting like a lion.
The true courage of a Muslim is in his ability to be patient. Can you master your nafs (self)? It is no coincidence that Imam Ali (A) ascended to Allah in these blessed nights of Qadr. For certainly, spiritual ascension has an effect on the physical realm as well. If one were to harness control over their mind, body and soul and use it for the sake of Allah, the possibilities would be endless.
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You are still alive, O\' Jihad | HD Nasheed | Arabic Sub English
You are still alive, O\' Jihad | HD Nasheed
Martyr Jihad Mughniyya, son of Martyr Imad Mughniyya is still alive because his path is alive, his cause is alive, his movement is alive, his fight is...
You are still alive, O\' Jihad | HD Nasheed
Martyr Jihad Mughniyya, son of Martyr Imad Mughniyya is still alive because his path is alive, his cause is alive, his movement is alive, his fight is alive, his Jihad is alive. He was a nightmare for the Zionists - just like his father.
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You are still alive, O\' Jihad | HD Nasheed
Martyr Jihad Mughniyya, son of Martyr Imad Mughniyya is still alive because his path is alive, his cause is alive, his movement is alive, his fight is alive, his Jihad is alive. He was a nightmare for the Zionists - just like his father.
#JihadIsAlive
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The Husayni Movement Continues | Imam Sayyid Ali Khamenei | Farsi Sub English
For some, Karbala and Ashura are a historic narrative, for others its a legend and a story, for some others its just a dark, sad, and gloomy incident. What is Karbala and Ashura for us? It is a...
For some, Karbala and Ashura are a historic narrative, for others its a legend and a story, for some others its just a dark, sad, and gloomy incident. What is Karbala and Ashura for us? It is a struggle; it is a movement; it is a fight against injustice, oppression, and tyranny.
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For some, Karbala and Ashura are a historic narrative, for others its a legend and a story, for some others its just a dark, sad, and gloomy incident. What is Karbala and Ashura for us? It is a struggle; it is a movement; it is a fight against injustice, oppression, and tyranny.
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YA ABBAS (A) | Soldiers of Abbas | Arabic Sub English
YA ABBAS (A) | Soldiers of Abbas
Our role model, our hero, our pride Mowla Abbas ibne Ali (A). We take your name and fight like you in the way of Allah. A resistance anthem.
YA ABBAS (A) | Soldiers of Abbas
Our role model, our hero, our pride Mowla Abbas ibne Ali (A). We take your name and fight like you in the way of Allah. A resistance anthem.
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[21 September 2019] FM Zarif: Saudis, UAE seeking to \"fight Iran to the last American\" - English
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The Avengers of Martyr Qasem Soleimani Worldwide | Commander Esmail Qaani | Farsi Sub English
The Avengers of Martyr Qasem Soleimani Worldwide | Commander Esmail Qaani
Brigadier General Esmail Qaani serves as the new Commander of IRGC Al-Quds Force. The coward enemy has proven its...
The Avengers of Martyr Qasem Soleimani Worldwide | Commander Esmail Qaani
Brigadier General Esmail Qaani serves as the new Commander of IRGC Al-Quds Force. The coward enemy has proven its cowardice by attacking Martyr Qasem Soleimani in this manner. The inability of America is obvious; they couldn\\\'t fight him in the battlefield so made a coward move.
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The Avengers of Martyr Qasem Soleimani Worldwide | Commander Esmail Qaani
Brigadier General Esmail Qaani serves as the new Commander of IRGC Al-Quds Force. The coward enemy has proven its cowardice by attacking Martyr Qasem Soleimani in this manner. The inability of America is obvious; they couldn\\\'t fight him in the battlefield so made a coward move.
#SevereRevenge
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Who Fought the ISIS Savages? | Gen. Esmail Qaani | Farsi Sub English
General Esmail Qaani, the head of IRGC, praises the defenders of the shrines. Unfortunately some so-called Muslims have been trapped by the US-israel-Saudi coalition and instead of fighting the...
General Esmail Qaani, the head of IRGC, praises the defenders of the shrines. Unfortunately some so-called Muslims have been trapped by the US-israel-Saudi coalition and instead of fighting the real enemies, they are made to fight other Muslims.
General Qasem Soleimani and the defenders of Islam, Muslims, and shrines fought back with courage and destroyed ISIS. ISIS was simply an evil organization of thugs, rapists, criminals and terrorists.
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General Esmail Qaani, the head of IRGC, praises the defenders of the shrines. Unfortunately some so-called Muslims have been trapped by the US-israel-Saudi coalition and instead of fighting the real enemies, they are made to fight other Muslims.
General Qasem Soleimani and the defenders of Islam, Muslims, and shrines fought back with courage and destroyed ISIS. ISIS was simply an evil organization of thugs, rapists, criminals and terrorists.
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Anger Management Pt. 3 | BISKITOONS | English
The Waswasa man has cornered Cherry and Ghostie and now they’re trapped as the dastardly demon tempts them with various devilish sins! Will they succumb or will Scott manage to overcome the...
The Waswasa man has cornered Cherry and Ghostie and now they’re trapped as the dastardly demon tempts them with various devilish sins! Will they succumb or will Scott manage to overcome the effects of the anger-management potion in order to fight evil? Pt. 3/3
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The Waswasa man has cornered Cherry and Ghostie and now they’re trapped as the dastardly demon tempts them with various devilish sins! Will they succumb or will Scott manage to overcome the effects of the anger-management potion in order to fight evil? Pt. 3/3
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Everyday Is Ashura, Every Land Is Karbala | Imam Khomeini (R) | Farsi Sub English
Imam Khomeini (R) explains the phrase \"Everyday is Ashura and every land is Karbala\". A few but life changing sentences. Are you afraid of being less in number in this fight...
Imam Khomeini (R) explains the phrase \"Everyday is Ashura and every land is Karbala\". A few but life changing sentences. Are you afraid of being less in number in this fight between righteousness and falsehood? Are you afraid that you will lose? Look what Imam Khomeini has to say in this regard.
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Imam Khomeini (R) explains the phrase \"Everyday is Ashura and every land is Karbala\". A few but life changing sentences. Are you afraid of being less in number in this fight between righteousness and falsehood? Are you afraid that you will lose? Look what Imam Khomeini has to say in this regard.
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Ulama & Believers, TEAM UP | Imam Khomeini (R) | Farsi Sub English
The divine movement has always been faced with many challenges. The deviants team up against the divine movement in order to suppress it or derail it. How are we supposed to fight these deviants?...
The divine movement has always been faced with many challenges. The deviants team up against the divine movement in order to suppress it or derail it. How are we supposed to fight these deviants?
Imam Khomeini (R) says that it is the DUTY of Islamic scholars and believers to confront these challenges and counter the plots of the enemies.
Understand and realize that there are certain elements who sit on the sideline and provoke the deviants to attack Islam and Muslims.
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The divine movement has always been faced with many challenges. The deviants team up against the divine movement in order to suppress it or derail it. How are we supposed to fight these deviants?
Imam Khomeini (R) says that it is the DUTY of Islamic scholars and believers to confront these challenges and counter the plots of the enemies.
Understand and realize that there are certain elements who sit on the sideline and provoke the deviants to attack Islam and Muslims.
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Martyr Qasem Soleimani: A Champion Hero | Leader of the Muslim Ummah | Farsi Sub English
Martyrdom in the way of truth and justice for the sake of Allah is our heritage. Our history is filled with extraordinary and exceptional personalities who were martyred at the hands of the evil...
Martyrdom in the way of truth and justice for the sake of Allah is our heritage. Our history is filled with extraordinary and exceptional personalities who were martyred at the hands of the evil powers of their times.
Today, we are proud of our beloved Martyr Qasem Soleimani who was cowardly attacked and martyred by the United States of America simply because America could not fight him off in the battlefield. Martyr Qasem Soleimani foiled countless plans and projects of the enemy of Islam and Muslims i.e. the great satan, USA. Martyr Abu Mahdi al-Mohandes, likewise, is an outstanding personality without whom America couldn\'t have been defeated in Iraq that easily.
May Allah elevate the ranks of all our martyrs - especially these two.
The Leader speaks a few days before their first martyrdom anniversary.
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Martyrdom in the way of truth and justice for the sake of Allah is our heritage. Our history is filled with extraordinary and exceptional personalities who were martyred at the hands of the evil powers of their times.
Today, we are proud of our beloved Martyr Qasem Soleimani who was cowardly attacked and martyred by the United States of America simply because America could not fight him off in the battlefield. Martyr Qasem Soleimani foiled countless plans and projects of the enemy of Islam and Muslims i.e. the great satan, USA. Martyr Abu Mahdi al-Mohandes, likewise, is an outstanding personality without whom America couldn\'t have been defeated in Iraq that easily.
May Allah elevate the ranks of all our martyrs - especially these two.
The Leader speaks a few days before their first martyrdom anniversary.
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BISKIT FU Pt. 3/6 | Brother Vs. Brother | BISKITOONS | English
Everyone has watched the fierce battles of the BISKIT-FU martial arts tournament, and only two have survived for the final fight. Cherry and his little brother, Tango, who revealed himself to be...
Everyone has watched the fierce battles of the BISKIT-FU martial arts tournament, and only two have survived for the final fight. Cherry and his little brother, Tango, who revealed himself to be the mysterious masked man. The stage is set, the audience waiting, and the two fighters are taking it very personally. Who shall be the victor? Find out in this epic third installment!
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Everyone has watched the fierce battles of the BISKIT-FU martial arts tournament, and only two have survived for the final fight. Cherry and his little brother, Tango, who revealed himself to be the mysterious masked man. The stage is set, the audience waiting, and the two fighters are taking it very personally. Who shall be the victor? Find out in this epic third installment!
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How Prophet Yusuf\'s Story is Relatable TODAY | Today I Thought | English
In the selfie-churning, image-obsessed world of today, Sister Zaynab Barakat shares her thoughts about how the Holy Quran can be relatable for the youth, particularly the fascinating story of...
In the selfie-churning, image-obsessed world of today, Sister Zaynab Barakat shares her thoughts about how the Holy Quran can be relatable for the youth, particularly the fascinating story of Prophet Yusuf, which shows us how to fight our desires for approval and vanity. This Ramadhan, we can make a true change within ourselves and become better…
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In the selfie-churning, image-obsessed world of today, Sister Zaynab Barakat shares her thoughts about how the Holy Quran can be relatable for the youth, particularly the fascinating story of Prophet Yusuf, which shows us how to fight our desires for approval and vanity. This Ramadhan, we can make a true change within ourselves and become better…
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A Message to Zionists: Fight Like Men if You Can! | Shaykh Shafiq Huda | English
Extract from a phenomenal speech delivered by Shaykh Shafiq Huda to crowds of applauding Canadians on International Al-Quds Day. Standing shoulder to shoulder with Christians, Jews and others...
Extract from a phenomenal speech delivered by Shaykh Shafiq Huda to crowds of applauding Canadians on International Al-Quds Day. Standing shoulder to shoulder with Christians, Jews and others against the tyranny of Zionism, the camp of the oppressed is proving to be a formidable force in the face of injustice. The respected Shaykh raises a very good point: the zionists are COWARDS. They are afraid to face the Islamic Resistance in the battlefield, and so they hide behind their technology and their airstrikes and the media. But the end of the dark empire is coming quickly to an end.
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Extract from a phenomenal speech delivered by Shaykh Shafiq Huda to crowds of applauding Canadians on International Al-Quds Day. Standing shoulder to shoulder with Christians, Jews and others against the tyranny of Zionism, the camp of the oppressed is proving to be a formidable force in the face of injustice. The respected Shaykh raises a very good point: the zionists are COWARDS. They are afraid to face the Islamic Resistance in the battlefield, and so they hide behind their technology and their airstrikes and the media. But the end of the dark empire is coming quickly to an end.
#ScholarClips #Palestine #LovePalestine #FreePalestine #FlyTheFlag #DeathToisrael #Iran #AlQuds #Jerusalem #Islam #Quran #Ahlulbayt #Gaza
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The Fight for a Referendum | The Leader of the Islamic Ummah | Arabic Sub English
The Leader of the Islamic Ummah, Imam Sayyid Ali Khamenei, has put forth a beautiful, logical, and globally accepted solution to the foreigner-created chaos and crisis in the holy lands of...
The Leader of the Islamic Ummah, Imam Sayyid Ali Khamenei, has put forth a beautiful, logical, and globally accepted solution to the foreigner-created chaos and crisis in the holy lands of Palestine.
Take a listen to the Leader\\\'s solution presented by him in the Arabic language (subtitled in English) to resolve the issue of Palestine. Start spreading it to the rest of the world.
Can a solution be more logical than this?
Palestine will be free.
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The Leader of the Islamic Ummah, Imam Sayyid Ali Khamenei, has put forth a beautiful, logical, and globally accepted solution to the foreigner-created chaos and crisis in the holy lands of Palestine.
Take a listen to the Leader\\\'s solution presented by him in the Arabic language (subtitled in English) to resolve the issue of Palestine. Start spreading it to the rest of the world.
Can a solution be more logical than this?
Palestine will be free.
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We Await The Fight Against America & israel | Martyr Mahdi Zainuddin | Farsi Sub English
There are certain figures in history, who because they have given and sacrificed their life for the sake of Allah\'s cause, are forever etched in the pages of time.
One such martyr is Shaheed...
There are certain figures in history, who because they have given and sacrificed their life for the sake of Allah\'s cause, are forever etched in the pages of time.
One such martyr is Shaheed Mahdi Zainuddin of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
One can feel the courage, valor, honor, bravery, faith, determination, steadfastness, patience, and the cool collected strength of this esteemed martyr.
No questions necessary.
Fighting against global arrogance and centers of corruption is our wish and our dream. We await the justice to be served. We, the oppressed ones, await the moment when the arrogant powers of the world are brought to their knees.
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There are certain figures in history, who because they have given and sacrificed their life for the sake of Allah\'s cause, are forever etched in the pages of time.
One such martyr is Shaheed Mahdi Zainuddin of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
One can feel the courage, valor, honor, bravery, faith, determination, steadfastness, patience, and the cool collected strength of this esteemed martyr.
No questions necessary.
Fighting against global arrogance and centers of corruption is our wish and our dream. We await the justice to be served. We, the oppressed ones, await the moment when the arrogant powers of the world are brought to their knees.
#DeathToAmerica
#DeathToisrael
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Court shown fatal US police beating video - 10May12 - All Languages
Two US police officers have been ordered to stand trial in the death of a mentally ill homeless man following a violent arrest last summer.
California's Orange County Superior Court Judge Walter...
Two US police officers have been ordered to stand trial in the death of a mentally ill homeless man following a violent arrest last summer.
California's Orange County Superior Court Judge Walter Schwarm made the ruling after a hearing that included surveillance video of the confrontation between the officers and 37-year-old Kelly Thomas in the city of Fullerton.
Officer Manuel Ramos is charged with second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. Jay Cicinelli is charged with involuntary manslaughter and assault or battery by a public officer. Both have pleaded not guilty.
The officers confronted Thomas while responding to reports that a homeless man was looking into parked cars at a transit center.
"This is another victory, on another battle," said Thomas' father, Ron. "We're going to start a new one with the trial."
John Barnett, Ramos' attorney, said he would seek another court's review of Schwarm's ruling and did not expect his client would end up facing a jury trial.
"We're disappointed that they were held to answer but we will seek review in an appropriate manner," he told reporters after the ruling. "He believes, and he is innocent."
Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas said during the hearing that Ramos bullied a shirtless Thomas with his menacing remarks and aggressive stance — actions that would have led anyone to fear they were about to get beaten by police.
"Any person, any creature on this earth would have fear at that point," Rackauckas told the court during the preliminary hearing.
"You're going to fight or flee because this is an imminent threat of a serious beating by a police officer who is there with a baton and a gun and other police officers.... This is going to be a very bad deal," the prosecutor said.
Defence attorneys countered that police — who are authorised and trained to use force when necessary — viewed the incident as an encounter with a man who refused to give his name and continued to resist arrest even as multiple officers rushed to assist.
The three-day hearing was marked by repeated showing of clips from surveillance video and audio recordings of the confrontation. The footage includes scenes of officers pummelling and pinning down Thomas as he screams that he can't breathe and moans for his father until he goes silent and is taken away by medics, leaving behind a pool of blood.
Barnett, Ramos' attorney, said during the hearing that the video — which was introduced by the prosecution — shows that his client made a conditional threat during his conversation with Thomas, stating he wanted the man to start listening and following police orders, such as sitting with his legs stretched out and providing his name to officers.
"All that Kelly Thomas had to do was simply comply," Barnett said. "Officer Ramos just lifts him up, he's going to arrest him. ... Not only can he do it, he must do it. He is bound to do it."
"Officer Ramos didn't do anything that should or could kill Kelly Thomas," Barnett said, pointing out that his client is often seen on the video at the man's feet.
Prosecutors have argued that Ramos punched Thomas in the ribs, tackled him and lay on him to hold him down while Cicinelli — who arrived later on the scene — used a Taser four times on Thomas as he hollered in pain and hit him in the face eight times with the Taser.
Thomas lost consciousness and was taken to a hospital. He was taken off life support and died five days later.
The coroner's office found that Thomas died from compression of his chest that made it difficult for him to breathe and deprived his brain of oxygen, and facial injuries stemming from his confrontation with law enforcement.
In court, Schwartz, Cicinelli's attorney, challenged those findings, noting that testimony by a paramedic who treated Thomas at the scene indicates that Thomas was breathing, although with difficulty, during the confrontation.
Schwartz also defended his client's use of the Taser on Thomas, who was still struggling and resisting officers' efforts to handcuff him, and said Cicinelli only swung the Taser at Thomas' hand when the man made an effort to grab the weapon.
"To call that a crime is to effectively handcuff our police officers out in the field from dealing with any combative suspect," Schwartz said.
The hearing in a Santa Ana courtroom was marked by lengthy testimony from medical experts and graphic photos of Thomas' injuries, including multiple bruises and a bloodied eye, while he was lying on the autopsy table.
Attorneys repeatedly played portions of the grainy surveillance video, which was paired with audio from digital recorders worn by some of the officers who were present and which brought some of Thomas' supporters to tears and prompted them to leave the courtroom.
The incident last July prompted an ongoing FBI investigation to determine if Thomas' civil rights were violated, an internal probe by the city, protests by residents and an effort to recall three Fullerton councilmembers that is slated for next month's ballot.
The recall was sparked after angry residents chastised the council members for failing to take significant action regarding the incident.
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Two US police officers have been ordered to stand trial in the death of a mentally ill homeless man following a violent arrest last summer.
California's Orange County Superior Court Judge Walter Schwarm made the ruling after a hearing that included surveillance video of the confrontation between the officers and 37-year-old Kelly Thomas in the city of Fullerton.
Officer Manuel Ramos is charged with second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. Jay Cicinelli is charged with involuntary manslaughter and assault or battery by a public officer. Both have pleaded not guilty.
The officers confronted Thomas while responding to reports that a homeless man was looking into parked cars at a transit center.
"This is another victory, on another battle," said Thomas' father, Ron. "We're going to start a new one with the trial."
John Barnett, Ramos' attorney, said he would seek another court's review of Schwarm's ruling and did not expect his client would end up facing a jury trial.
"We're disappointed that they were held to answer but we will seek review in an appropriate manner," he told reporters after the ruling. "He believes, and he is innocent."
Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas said during the hearing that Ramos bullied a shirtless Thomas with his menacing remarks and aggressive stance — actions that would have led anyone to fear they were about to get beaten by police.
"Any person, any creature on this earth would have fear at that point," Rackauckas told the court during the preliminary hearing.
"You're going to fight or flee because this is an imminent threat of a serious beating by a police officer who is there with a baton and a gun and other police officers.... This is going to be a very bad deal," the prosecutor said.
Defence attorneys countered that police — who are authorised and trained to use force when necessary — viewed the incident as an encounter with a man who refused to give his name and continued to resist arrest even as multiple officers rushed to assist.
The three-day hearing was marked by repeated showing of clips from surveillance video and audio recordings of the confrontation. The footage includes scenes of officers pummelling and pinning down Thomas as he screams that he can't breathe and moans for his father until he goes silent and is taken away by medics, leaving behind a pool of blood.
Barnett, Ramos' attorney, said during the hearing that the video — which was introduced by the prosecution — shows that his client made a conditional threat during his conversation with Thomas, stating he wanted the man to start listening and following police orders, such as sitting with his legs stretched out and providing his name to officers.
"All that Kelly Thomas had to do was simply comply," Barnett said. "Officer Ramos just lifts him up, he's going to arrest him. ... Not only can he do it, he must do it. He is bound to do it."
"Officer Ramos didn't do anything that should or could kill Kelly Thomas," Barnett said, pointing out that his client is often seen on the video at the man's feet.
Prosecutors have argued that Ramos punched Thomas in the ribs, tackled him and lay on him to hold him down while Cicinelli — who arrived later on the scene — used a Taser four times on Thomas as he hollered in pain and hit him in the face eight times with the Taser.
Thomas lost consciousness and was taken to a hospital. He was taken off life support and died five days later.
The coroner's office found that Thomas died from compression of his chest that made it difficult for him to breathe and deprived his brain of oxygen, and facial injuries stemming from his confrontation with law enforcement.
In court, Schwartz, Cicinelli's attorney, challenged those findings, noting that testimony by a paramedic who treated Thomas at the scene indicates that Thomas was breathing, although with difficulty, during the confrontation.
Schwartz also defended his client's use of the Taser on Thomas, who was still struggling and resisting officers' efforts to handcuff him, and said Cicinelli only swung the Taser at Thomas' hand when the man made an effort to grab the weapon.
"To call that a crime is to effectively handcuff our police officers out in the field from dealing with any combative suspect," Schwartz said.
The hearing in a Santa Ana courtroom was marked by lengthy testimony from medical experts and graphic photos of Thomas' injuries, including multiple bruises and a bloodied eye, while he was lying on the autopsy table.
Attorneys repeatedly played portions of the grainy surveillance video, which was paired with audio from digital recorders worn by some of the officers who were present and which brought some of Thomas' supporters to tears and prompted them to leave the courtroom.
The incident last July prompted an ongoing FBI investigation to determine if Thomas' civil rights were violated, an internal probe by the city, protests by residents and an effort to recall three Fullerton councilmembers that is slated for next month's ballot.
The recall was sparked after angry residents chastised the council members for failing to take significant action regarding the incident.
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