# 29th April 1992: Los Angeles riots begin following the acquittal of four police officers charged with the beating of Rodney King

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Published: 2026-04-29T02:05:55+00:00
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The jury in the trial of four police officers charged in the beating of Rodney King acquitted the defendants, prompting protests that soon escalated into violence. The riots led to the deaths of 63 people, the injury of over two thousand, and more than $1 billion of ...

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