Topics: Rodney King Trial and the 1992 Riots; Dick Tracy detective stories; third world; from versus out of; to pull (oneself) together versus to get a hold of (oneself)

Words:
to beat
bystander
excessive force
baton
outraged
to acquit
riot
mob
curfew
detective
villain
cartoon
third world
from
out of
to pull (oneself) together/to get a hold of (oneself)