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Today in History: April 29, Los Angeles riots after Rodney King verdict


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Looters go in and out of a swap meet in South Central Los Angeles on Wednesday, April 29, 1992. Violence broke out in the area after four Los Angeles police officers were acquitted on all but one charge for the videotaped beating of motorist Rodney King. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

The acquittal of four Los Angeles police officers charged with assault and using excessive force in the videotaped beating of motorist Rodney King were followed by six days of rioting in Los Angeles.


Originally published at Associated Press

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