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Riots in Los Angeles, 1992
Following the conclusion of trial of the police officers accused of beating Rodney King, Cooke details the violent disturbances in Los Angeles happening in the wake of the verdict.
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Fri 1 May 1992
21:00
麻豆社 Radio 4
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