Allen , a passenger in the Foothill Freeway car, says he was racially provoked and made to crawl on the ground as he heard Allen being beaten. Fearing for his own life, he heard King scream, "stop," then become silent as the sounds of the beating continued. Another passenger, Allen , agrees. King and his friends are black. The police officers were white and as many as 21 were present. as many as 21 , a sergeant and three officers, have been indicted for assault. Allen , King 's friend since childhood, said they had each consumed some beer, but no drugs. Tests confirmed this.
Bryant Allen, a passenger in Rodney King's car, says he was racially provoked and made to crawl on the ground as he heard King being beaten. Fearing for his own life, he heard King scream, "stop," then become silent as the sounds of the beating continued. Another passenger, Freddie Helms, agrees. King and his friends are black. The police officers were white and as many as 21 were present. Four, a sergeant and three officers, have been indicted for assault. Allen, King's friend since childhood, said they had each consumed some beer, but no drugs. Tests confirmed this.