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The 1992 Los Angeles riots (also called the South Central riots, Rodney King riots, or the 1992 Los Angeles uprising) [5] [6] were a series of riots and civil disturbances that occurred in Los Angeles County, California, United States, during April and May 1992.
In Minneapolis–Saint Paul alone, the immediate aftermath of Floyd's murder was the second-most destructive period of local unrest in United States history, after the 1992 Los Angeles riots. [ 36 ] [ 37 ] [ 38 ] Over a three night period, the cities experienced two deaths, [ 39 ] [ 40 ] 617 arrests, [ 8 ] [ 38 ] and upwards of $500 million in ...
Adolfo Guzman-Lopez, a reporter for Los Angeles NPR/PRI affiliate KPCC was hit in the throat with a rubber bullet, on May 31. [205] [206] Ali Velshi and his MSNBC crew were hit with rubber bullets live on air in Minneapolis. [207] CBC News correspondent Susan Ormiston was also hit by rubber bullets during live coverage there.
Latinos in Los Angeles discuss the 30th anniversary of the L.A. riots and what has changed in policing and the Latino community since then.
The riots stemmed from the acquittal of LAPD officers in the Rodney King beating. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to ...
El Centro: On June 1, businesses shut down in anticipation of a planned George Floyd protest. [66] Hundreds gathered at the Imperial County Courthouse to peacefully protest the murder of George Floyd. [67] Ridgecrest: Between May 31 and June 2, as many as 65 protesters gathered in Ridgecrest. June 2 had the largest protest with at least 65 ...
Ahead of the 30th anniversary of the Los Angeles riots on April 29, Korean American and Black community leaders are planning a series of unity events to
However, the sentence was suspended, and she was instead placed on five years' probation with 400 hours of community service and payment of $500 restitution, as well as Harlins' funeral costs. [4] [5] The sentencing was widely regarded as extremely light, with a failed appeal reportedly contributing to the 1992 Los Angeles riots. [6]