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==State Trial==

==State Trial==

The trial was moved to neighboring Ventura County because of excessive media coverage.  The selected jury was composed of ten Caucasians, one Latino and one Asian.  During the trial, the four officers involved, charged with use of excessive force, testified that they believed King was under the influence of PCP, and claimed that his continued resistance led to the amount of force used.  The defense also claimed that the video didn't capture the moment accurately.  The jury acquitted three of the officers, but could not agree about one of the charges for Powell. On April 29, 1992, only Powell was convicted.

The trial was moved to neighboring Ventura County because of excessive media coverage.  The selected jury was composed of ten Caucasians, one Latino and one Asian.  During the trial, the four officers involved, charged with use of excessive force, testified that they believed King was under the influence of [[PCP]], and claimed that his continued resistance led to the amount of force used.  The defense also claimed that the video didn't capture the moment accurately.  The jury acquitted three of the officers, but could not agree about one of the charges for Powell. On April 29, 1992, only Powell was convicted.

==1992 Riots==

==1992 Riots==