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Los Angeles: 20 Years After the Rodney King Riots

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On April 29th, 1992, Los Angeles erupted into violence after a jury acquitted four white police officers who beat a black motorist named Rodney King. More than 50 people died and 2,300 were injured. Those who were there haven't forgotten the outrage and mayhem of the moment.

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