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Rodney King, Police Brutality Victim’s Death Report Says He Had Drugs and Alcohol in is System

rodney king death report says drugs and alcohol in system at death

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Rodney King, Police Brutality Victim’s Death Report Says He Had Drugs and Alcohol in is System

It’s been nearly two months after Rodney King allegedly died at the bottom of a pool in Rialto, Calif., his death report has been released. The death report just released indicates that King had several drugs as well as alcohol in his system at the time of his untimely death.

TMZ reported he death record report said he had marijuana, cocaine, PCP, and alcohol in his system at the time of his death. While the report indicates that King died of an “accidental drowning,” it also reportedly notes that all of these substances contributed to his death.

Rodney King Funeral: Many Remember A Man’s Life That Changed America Forever

Rodney King Funeral

Rodney King Funeral

Rodney King Funeral: Many Remember A Man’s Life That Changed America Forever

On Saturday, many gathered to remember and honor a man who was beaten senselessly by Los Angeles police in 1991. Rodney King’s funeral was eulogized by Rev. Al Sharpton this past weekend at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Hollywood Hills.

“People should not be judged by the mistakes that they make, but by how they rise above them. Rodney had risen above his mistakes. He never mocked anyone – not the police, not the justice system, not anyone.”

“He became a symbol of forgiveness,” Sharpton said.

1992 LA Riots Fueled After Cops Acquitted for Rodney King Beating [VIDEO]

LA Street Riots from cops acquittal of Rodney King beating

1992 LA Riots Fueled After Cops Acquitted for Rodney King Beating [VIDEO]

Rodney King, Beaten By L.A. Police, Found Dead at Home [UPDATES Included]

Rodney King Found dead in swimming pool

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Rodney King, Beaten By L.A. Police, Found Dead at Home

We are very sad to hear this because in recent news, he was embarking on a new life that seemed promising for him. We wish all of his family our condolences.

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Rodney King, whose 1991 beating at the hands of police led to deadly riots in Los Angeles the following year, was found dead in a swimming pool on Sunday in Rialto, California, police said.