Protestors upset over the verdict in the Rodney King beating trial in Simi Valley, Calif., demonstrate outside of the Fraternal Order of Police headquarters in Washington D.C. 30 April 1992. The acquittal of four police officers in the beating of King led to widespread anger and rioting. (Paul J. Richards / AFP / Getty Images)

Remembering the LA Riots

Protestors upset over the verdict in the Rodney King beating trial in Simi Valley, Calif., demonstrate outside of the Fraternal Order of Police headquarters in Washington D.C. 30 April 1992. The acquittal of four police officers in the beating of King led to widespread anger and rioting.

Credit: Paul J. Richards / AFP / Getty Images