Stacey Koon

Stacey Koon
Koon's mugshot in 1991
Born (1950-11-23) November 23, 1950 (age 73)[1][2]
Spouse(s)Mary Koon
Police career
Country United States
Department Los Angeles Police Department
Service yearsUnited States Air Force: 1971–1974
Los Angeles Police Department: 1976–1992
RankSworn in as an Officer: 1976
Police officer 3: 1978
Sergeant I: 1982
Awards LAPD Medal of Valor
100+ commendations[3]
Other workConvicted in connection to the Rodney King beating
Conviction(s)Deprivation of rights under color of law (18 U.S.C. § 242)
Criminal penalty2.5 years imprisonment

Stacey Cornell Koon (born November 23, 1950) is an American convicted criminal and former policeman with the Los Angeles Police Department. He is one of the four policemen who were responsible for beating Rodney King in March 1991. He was sentenced to 2+12 years in federal prison in 1993 for his role in the beating.

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