Why did Rodney king get beat by the las angeles police?

Rodney King was beaten by Los Angeles police officers on March 3, 1991, following a high-speed chase. The incident escalated as officers used excessive force to subdue him, which was later captured on video by a bystander. The brutal nature of the beating sparked widespread outrage and protests, highlighting issues of police brutality and racial discrimination. The officers involved were acquitted in a trial, leading to the 1992 Los Angeles riots.