Los Angeles Riots: The Rodney King Case
The Rodney King case is widely known across the United States and even some parts outside of the U.S.. This incident occurred in the year 1991 in Los Angeles. King resisted arrest and got physical with the officers. This caused him to be shot with a Taser gun knocking him to the floor. The electricity takes over the central nervous system, leaving him incapacitated (Sergo) . Yet even after being completely helpless the officers repeatedly beat King with a baton and kicked him. Three officers were left free of charge and the jury never reached a verdict for the fourth. This decision led to the Los Angeles riots that concluded with two officers being charged guilty.
In the year of 2004, Frank Jude, who is African American was punched , kicked
, and stabbed with a pen by multiple officers.His friend, Lovell Harris got his face cut, but was able to run away.The officers claimed that Jude and his friend stole one of their wallets which contained a police badge. An on-duty officer was sent to stop the fight only to join in by stomping on Jude’s head. The three officers that were charged were acquitted during state trial. The community of Milwaukee demanded for a federal investigation, which led to a conviction of the three officers.
In the year of 2004, Frank Jude, who is African American was punched , kicked
, and stabbed with a pen by multiple officers.His friend, Lovell Harris got his face cut, but was able to run away.The officers claimed that Jude and his friend stole one of their wallets which contained a police badge. An on-duty officer was sent to stop the fight only to join in by stomping on Jude’s head. The three officers that were charged were acquitted during state trial. The community of Milwaukee demanded for a federal investigation, which led to a conviction of the three officers.