`` They 're sworn to uphold the law , and they 're entrusted with the authority given to them by the state of California . '' Reporter : ` ` This kind of incident is very damaging to the community , '' D.A . tells reporters . A judge orders two Fullerton police officers to stand trial on all charges . John Thomas , 37 , who was homeless , was beaten last year in Oakland , California . Officer Manuel Hernandez and Cpl . Jay Patrick Murphy are charged in the death .
Reporter : ` ` This kind of incident is very damaging to the community , '' D.A . tells reporters . A judge orders two Fullerton police officers to stand trial on all charges . John Thomas , 37 , who was homeless , was beaten last year in Oakland , California . Officer Manuel Hernandez and Cpl . Jay Patrick Murphy are charged in the death .