On March 3, 1991, a videotape captured Los Angeles police officers brutally beating Rodney King, an African American man, after a high-speed chase. The incident sparked widespread outrage and protests, especially after the officers involved were acquitted of charges in 1992. The footage became a rallying cry for the fight against police brutality and racial injustice in the U.S. The beating was a catalyst for the Los Angeles Riots of 1992, which resulted in over 50 deaths. The event contributed to national discussions on race relations and law enforcement reform.