May 4th, 1992. Geraldo Rivera’s Now It Can Be Told program brings us insight into the riots gripping America after no justice is found.
“Ask any New Yorker the man most likely to light the fuse, and they’d probably say the Reverend Al Sharpton, who critics call the 250 pound time bomb…”
This program starts in Los Angeles viewing the aftermath of the riots, with words from Edward James Olmos who has been out on the streets trying to help. Residents, victims and national guard members are seen along with the destruction in that city. As America braces, is New York next? We move to a report on Al Sharpton’s response to this crisis including fiery speeches and contentious debates. Will the Reverend be responsible, if New York City explodes with violence like Los Angeles did?
Four officers viciously beat Rodney King during his arrest after a high speed pursuit. The beating was caught on camera and later shown on televisions across the country. When all four officers were acquitted, the city cried out for justice — through riots.
This day, Geraldo’s television history.