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It was the Watchman Style of Policing.
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The police officers accused of beating Rodney King were acquitted. The outraged public began rioting in the Los Angeles area.
The precipitating factor in the Rodney King riots was the acquittal of four LAPD officers involved in the beating of Rodney King. The failure to convict the officers led to widespread outrage and protests that escalated into riots.
Rodney Morgan has written: 'Coming to Terms With Policing'
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On the April 29 1992, after the acquittal of three Los Angeles police officers video taped of beating black motorist Rodney King, the Los Angeles riots broke out. It was also known as the 1992 Los Angeles Civil Unrest.
The Watts riot occurred in 1992 following the beating of Rodney King by police officers.
Rodney King was charged with speeding, driving while intoxicated, and refusing to obey a police order on the night of his beating.
Rodney currently is living and playing music in the los angeles area.