The beating of Rodney King by LAPD officers in 1991, led to widespread riots when the officers were acquitted, though King did win a civil suit and was compensated with nearly $4 million for the attack and permanent brain injury he suffered.
King has had a history of substance abuse problems, appearing on celebrity reality-television shows where he did battle with the bottle. According to TMZ, King was also arrested in 2003 for DUI after speeding through an intersection at over 100mph and crashing into a utility pole.
Get ready to flee, Americans in ten countries warned as US embassies issue
stark alert over spiraling Iran war
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The US Embassy has urgently advised US citizens across the Middle East to
'consider departing or be ready to depart if there is an escalation,' just
hours ...
3 minutes ago
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