Video: 'L.A. Riots of 1992: Rodney King speaks; Late troop arrival'

(Friday, May 1, 1992, 2:45 p.m. PDT) — The 1992 Los Angeles riots was punctuated today by live footage of Rodney King, the man whose videotaped beating led to the rioting, appealing for calm, gave an impromptu news conference in front of his lawyer’s office, tearfully saying, “People, I just want to say, you know, can we all get along?” Continue reading ‘Can we all get along?’: Videotaped beating victim Rodney King calls for calm in Los Angeles 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 1 1992) →

Video: 'LA Riots Live Coverage As It Happened 4/29/92'

(Wednesday, April 29, 1992, verdicts announced at 3:15 p.m. PDT; during the 1992 Los Angeles riots) — Four Los Angeles police officers were acquitted of using excessive force today in the videotaped beating of black motorist Rodney King that had stunned the nation, a verdict that touched off six days of riots and civil disturbances. Continue reading Rioters set fires, loot stores, assault passing motorists in Los Angeles following Rodney King beating verdict 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 29 1992) →

Video: 'John Gotti found guilty in 1992 -- complete Eyewitness News coverage'

(Thursday, April 2, 1992, 1:19 p.m. EST) — John Gotti was found guilty of five murders, conspiracy to commit murder, racketeering, obstruction of justice, tax evasion, illegal gambling, extortion, and loansharking today in a swift, stunning verdict in Federal District Court in Brooklyn, New York, that crushed his reputation for eluding conviction as boss of the Gambino crime family. Continue reading ‘The Teflon is gone’: Mob boss John Gotti guilty of five murders, racketeering, and other charges 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Apr 2 1992) →