Rodney King
Rodney King was an African American man whose brutal beating by Los Angeles police officers in 1991 sparked widespread outrage and civil unrest, leading to the Los Angeles riots in 1992. King became a symbol of the struggle against police brutality and racial injustice, famously pleading for peace in a televised statement, asking, 'Can we all get along?' His life and experiences highlighted the ongoing issues of systemic racism and police violence in America.
Born on Apr 02, 1965 (60 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croatia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.25% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 10,062 | $68,000 | 167$ |
| Montenegro | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 628,066 | 594 | $5,500 | 5$ |
| Totals | 2 | 4,733,333 | 10,656 | $73,500 | 172$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Montenegro:
Rodney King was beaten by four police officers, leading to significant riots.
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Croatia:
The riots in Los Angeles were triggered by the verdict in the case of Rodney King.
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Greece:
Rodney King became famous for his plea for peace during the Los Angeles riots in 1992.
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Guyana:
Congress authorized the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division in 1994 to pursue 'pattern or practice' investigations into systemic constitutional abuses as a response to the police beating of Rodney King.
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Sweden:
Rodney King became world-famous as a victim of police brutality.
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United Kingdom:
Rodney King was a Black motorist whose beating by police officers led to deadly riots in Los Angeles.
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New Zealand:
The guard was mobilised in Los Angeles in 1992 after the acquittal of police officers who had assaulted Rodney King.
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Portugal:
Rodney King was a Black man who was beaten by police, leading to significant civil unrest.
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Spain:
Rodney King was a victim of police brutality, referenced in the context of the Insurrection Act.
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France:
Rodney King was a black man who was beaten by police, leading to the last invocation of the Insurrection Act in 1992.
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