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What triggered riots in downtown Los Angeles during the 1990s, leading to discussions about race and police brutality in America?
Correct Incorrect Rodney King - The officers' acquittal sparked riots in which more than 50 people died, and there was extensive property damage. The trial's predominantly white jury, with no black members until a year later, fueled frustration over police brutality and excessive force, highlighting an ongoing national issue.