Rodney King Beating
 On March 3, 1991 KTLA aired a videotape that would change the history of Los Angeles; the beating of motorist Rodney King. Rodney King, an African American on parole from prison on a robbery conviction, led police on a high speed pursuit. After driving through several red lights and boulevard stops, King finally pulled over in Lake View Terrace. Police believed King was under the influence of drugs, including PCP. Police say King resisted arrest and what followed would send shock waves across the city and the world. The beating was captured on tape by a private citizen, local plumber George Holliday. Mr. Holliday called KTLA and Stan Chambers reported on the infamous beating that would eventually lead to the Los Angeles Riots. Click for video
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