Rodney King beating

March 3rd 1991, Rodney King is arrested for speeding.
He was drunk, and according to the policemen who beat him up, he had “resisted to the arrest”.
The infamous video was shown worldwide; we can see King receiving more than 50 stick blows and numerous kicks.

April 29 1992, the “not guilty” verdict sparked the most devastating L.A riot.

Rodney King
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