Four officers were charged with the merciless beating of Rodney King. For the first time the world got to see what it was like to be a victim of brutality? King suffered extensive and painful injuries‚ to include head and face trauma‚ skull fractures‚ and nerve damage. The recorded video was powerful evidence against the worst type of police brutality. This event not only proved that some police officers abused their power but also reinforced the distrust between some minority communities and
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Rodney King‚ the one man show by actor Roger Guenveur Smith is a visceral portrayal of the historic beating of the eponymous man by Los Angeles police officers‚ and the consequence of the Los Angeles riots that erupted in the wake of the acquittal of the white officers who were caught on videotape beating him. However‚ the police using excessive force against unarmed black men leading to civil unrest has been repeated many times in the United States. The historic Watts Riots‚ a result of police harassment
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The LA riots were so sad on so many levels first of all the reality is Rodney King wasn’t on the straight and narrow by any means‚ but didn’t deserve the brutal beating the police gave him that night in a lot of ways the events that followed weren’t justified‚ but somewhat understandable as no one deserves that type of treatment no matter what they’ve done. A tragic event that could’ve been prevented if Rodney King wasn’t speeding or drunk behind the wheel‚ but as he admits in the interview he
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It’s been 24 years since the Rodney King riots of 1992. The same riot that claimed many cars‚ houses‚ buildings and stores that people hold dear to them that were turned into ash and ruble. All caused by one police beating of Rodney G. King that was caught on camera that sparked racial injustices throughout the African American community that increases their anger and resentment more. However‚ on April 29‚ 1992 when the two cops that were responsible for the beating were placed as not guilty for
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officers after they put an end to the 8-mile high speed chase. Once surrounded‚ King and his two friends were ordered to step out of the vehicle and lie face down on the ground. King refused to comply‚ but eventually got out of the car and resisted an arrest. Once King got physical with some of the officers‚ they shot him with a Taser gun to knock him to the ground. He was then beaten multiple times with a baton and kicked
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In 1991 March 3rd‚ Rodney Glen King lead police on a high speed chase through the city of Los Angeles. It all started when California highway patrol officer noticed King speeding in the freeway. King was intoxicated and also on probation‚ for this reason he did not pull over when the officer turn on his siren. Rodney was under the influence of PCP but was never prosecuted for it‚ because of the way the arrest occurred. Instead‚ this simple traffic violation lead to a high speed chase on the freeway
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has relevance today is the Rodney King case from 1991. This particular case opened doors to many milestones still affecting society today. “Obama‚ he wouldn’t have been in office without what happened to me and a lot of black people before me. He would never have been in that situation‚ no doubt in my mind. He would get there eventually‚ but it would have been a lot longer. So I am glad for what I went through. It opened the doors for a lot of people.” Rodney King
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its effects on Society Task 3 P3 – Describe two theories of criminal behaviour and the factors that contribute to them Why does crime happen? For P3‚ learners should describe two theories of criminal behaviour from the following: 1. Biological Genetic Determinism Biological Determinism 2. Sociological Functionalism Marxism Labeling theory The Chicago School Sociological Determination 3. Psychological Psychoanalytical theory Social Learning theory You also need to explain how causal factors contribute
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Primas Kaplan University CJ526: Academic and Professional Communications in Public Safety Prof: Gary Kowaluk November 11‚ 2013 Supporters of the Three Strikes claim that the law is intended to protect people for the most viscous of criminals‚ but many who have fell prey to this law has committed the lowest of crime. This law cost the taxpayers billions of dollars each year. I believe that in the current state of the United States economy‚ it cannot be maintained as written. Many Americans
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head: MOSS Rodney King Incident Speech Topic: Police Brutality Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the Rodney King Incident Central Idea: Rodney King Incident and how it changed society I. INTRODUCTION A. Attention Getter: Have you ever been accused of something that you did not do or had nothing to do with? B. Reveal Topic: The Rodney King Incident in March of 1991 C. Establish Credibility: D. Introduce
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