This week marks 20 years since the L.A. riots . Riots broke out after none of the cops involved were criminally charged . A mistrial was declared on that charge . The LAPD was criticized for not doing enough to prevent them, and a federal judge ruled that they had violated their own rules by using excessive force in dealing with protesters.
This week marks 20 years since the L.A. riots . Riots broke out after none of the cops involved were criminally charged . The LAPD was criticized for not doing enough to prevent them, and a federal judge ruled that they had violated their own rules by using excessive force in dealing with protesters.