UNDERSTANDING THE RIOTS--SIX MONTHS LATER : Touched by Fire / A Legacy of Pain and Hope : About This Series
When a jury voted not guilty verdicts in the trials of the police officers accused of beating Rodney G. King, Los Angeles exploded in a paroxysm of anger and violence worse than any to grip a U.S. city in a century. To explore how Los Angeles has changed in the six months since the civil unrest, The Times is publishing these sections this week:
* Monday: The Times explored the complex dynamics of life in a multicultural community, seeking answers to Rodney King’s searching question, “Can we all get along?”
* Tuesday: A section examined important developments in the Los Angeles Police Department in the wake of the riots and Chief Willie L. Williams’ rise to leadership.
* Wednesday: A section addressed the fundamental economic issues of inner-city life following the riots: ownership, jobs and rebuilding.
* Today: Those touched most deeply by the riots--merchants and looters, victims and their defenders--reflect on the troubles of a struggling city.
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