South Africa looks for truth and hopes for reconciliation

Article Abstract:

The South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission has begun to conduct hearings on some of the horrors that took place in the country during apartheid. In the first session, stories of torture were recounted and it is likely, if nothing else, that the hearings will serve as a catharsis.

Investigations, South Africa, Race relations, Apartheid

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A slap on the wrist

Article Abstract:

Stacey Koon and Laurence Powell, the police officers convicted in the second, federal trial for the beating of Rodney King, received surprisingly lenient sentences of 2.5 years apiece. Los Angeles, CA, under a new administration, remained calm, unlike the reaction in 1992.

Cases, Los Angeles, California, Powell, Laurence M., Koon, Stacey C.

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