Posted on 06/25/2012 11:24:01 AM PDT by Justaham
Rodney King was not a wealthy man when he died ... and now his family is asking the public for donations so they can pay for a proper burial for the infamous LAPD beating victim.
Despite the fact King scored a $3.8 million settlement from the City of L.A. after the 1992 incident, King's family tells TMZ ... there is basically no money left over to pay for his funeral costs, which are expected to run north of $22k.
The family has now issued a statement, through their rep, Kali Bowyer, asking people to contribute to a memorial fund established "for those who wish to contribute to the King family."
King's 3 adult daughters, along with other family members, are desperately trying to come up with the cash ... but Bowyer tells us, "They need the money."
King is scheduled to be laid to rest on June 30.
As far as the mystery surrounding Rodney's death, the family says, "[We are] looking forward to a swift investigation into the death of our father, as well as we put our faith in the authorities responsible for handling the matter."
(Excerpt) Read more at tmz.com ...
Maybe all the folks who robbed and rioted in his name will agree to cover the costs, or they could charge admission to his funeral.
The only thing is the police didn’t beat Rodney King enough, he attacked them while hopped up on PCP, but the media never showed that part of the video.
22k for a funeral when there is no money? Good grief!
” That said,the level of venom on this thread is disgusting. I expected FReepers to show a little more class,but maybe its just a sign of the times.”
You are free to chip in for a flower.....
I’ll be happy to donate a bedsheet and a shovel. What else do they need?
Jesse Jackson and the rest of the race hustlers made $millions on the Rodney King debacle, tell them to pay up!
A German Who Fought Louis in the 1930's paid for Joe Louis' Funeral, NOT any black people
That is the funniest thing I've read all day. Thanks - I needed that!
I thought TMZ was an entertainment website?
Which of Rodney King’s antics were ever entertaining?
Sorry but I’m saving up in hopes of someday being able to afford getting a swimming pool put in.
Can’t they all get a loan?
We can choose not to support their begging without being hateful, can’t we?
Hit up Maxine Waters. I hear she has some jing.
“Rodney King’s Family: We Need HELP with Funeral Costs”
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Sorry “Family”, I’m tapped out from paying for your food, your housing, your medical care, your cell phones, your TVs, your.......
They could try marketing Rodney King pinatas - might bring in a few bucks.
Whoa, is that tasteless, huh?
Yes....but funny as h*ll.
” We can choose not to support their begging without being hateful,cant we?”
Umm, wait for it, wait for it............. no!
So it would seem.
Maybe Trayvon’s Mama can donate some of that money she milked from the public.
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