Rodney King Bio, Height, Family, Brother, Sister, Daughter, Education, Wiki

Rodney Glen King was an African American man who was a victim of police brutality.

On March 3, 1991, King was beaten by four Los Angeles Police Department officers amid his arrest after a pursuit for driving while intoxicated on the I-210.

King was taken to Pacifica Hospital after his arrest, where he was found to have suffered a fractured facial bone, a broken right ankle, and multiple bruises and lacerations. The incident captured on camera showed an unarmed King on the ground being beaten after initially evading arrest.

In 1993, Stacey Koon and Laurence Powell, two of the four officers in the King case, were found guilty of violating King’s civil rights. They both served 30 months in prison and did not return to the police force. The other two officers, Timothy Wind and Theodore Briseno, were both fired by the LAPD.

On June 17, 2012, King’s partner, Cynthia Kelley, found him dead underwater at the bottom of his swimming pool.

Rodney King Height

Rodney King’s height is unknown.

Rodney King Family

Rodney King was the son of Ronald and Odessa King. He had four siblings; Ronald Jr. King, Zhan Paul King, Juan King and Ratasha King. Rodney had three daughters; Lora Dene King, Lori King and Tristan King. His father Ronald King died in 1984.

Rodney King Brother

Rodney’s brother Juan King is now an advocate with CSH Speak Up!.

Rodney King Sister

Rodney King’s sister is Ratasha King.

Rodney King Daughter

Rodney King’s daughter Lora Dene King broke down in tears watching footage that showed the arrest leading to the death of Tyre Nichols. Speaking to reporters, she said she was “numb” and “tired”.

Rodney King Education

Rodney King was educated at John Muir High School Early College Magnet.

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