In this file photo, Rodney King poses for a portrait in Los Angeles on the 20-year anniversary of the L.A riots of 1992. As a central figure in the riots, King was severely beaten by police. Before order was restored, 55 people were dead and more than 2,300 were injured.

First published in the June 17, 2012, 1:20 p.m. edition

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