OddJob Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Los Angeles riots figure Rodney King found dead Rodney King, the figure at the centre of the Los Angeles riots 20 years ago, has been found dead aged 47, according to police reports. His fiancee found his body at the bottom of a swimming pool, but there was no sign of foul play. King was a victim of police brutality in 1991, but the officers involved were acquitted the following year. The verdict triggered clashes between black youths and police which left more than 50 dead and thousands injured. The beating was filmed by a bystander and part of the film was shown by media outlets across the world, causing public outrage. A later trial resulted in two of the four officers being jailed. King suffered brain damage during the beating. He sued the City of Los Angeles and won $3.8m ( Link to comment
The Boofon Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 If Michael Barrymore is currently on holiday in the USA I'll not be surprised in the slightest. Link to comment
Redstar Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 If Michael Barrymore is currently on holiday in the USA I'll not be surprised in the slightest. :drink: Link to comment
Dandyesque Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 :drink: Possibly the best use of emoticons I've seen used. If only there was a coke-snorting one available, it would have been perfect! Link to comment
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