Rodney King Riots
By: Jasmine Smyre
What caused these Riots? On March 3, 1991 a man named Rodney King (26 yrs old) was beaten and arrested by four officers after a high speed chase. When the officers went to trail they were acquitted of their charges even though the incident had been recorded and broadcasted on TV. The public felt that the ruling was unjust so they started rioting in South Central Los Angles.
|