Black Freedom Struggle in the United States:

Police Brutality

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Document Title: Police Brutality

Document Description: Congressional Hearings: Hearings before the Subcom on Civil and Constitutional Rights to review concerns about the extent of police misconduct and excessive violence, in view of the videotaped Mar. 3, 1991 severe beating of black motorist Rodney King by Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers after King’s forced halt for traffic offenses. Also examines the prevalence of racially motivated police brutality against minority groups.

Author: n/a

Publication Year: 1991

Publication: Hearing – Hearings Published

ProQuest Product: ProQuest Congressional

Source Institution: Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.

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