Rodney King was found dead this morning. King was beaten by several members of the LAPD in 1991. Though there was substantial video evidence of the violence, the cops responsible were acquitted, setting off the L.A. Riots in 1992. He was 47.

Rodney King was found dead this morning. King was beaten by several members of the LAPD in 1991. Though there was substantial video evidence of the violence, the cops responsible were acquitted, setting off the L.A. Riots in 1992. He was 47.

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