the decision was read in a court session on saturday, april 17, 1993 at 7 a.m. officer laurence powell and sergeant stacey koon were found guilty, while officers theodore briseno and timothy wind were acquitted. mindful of criticism of sensationalist reporting after the first trial and during the riots, media outlets opted for more sober coverage. police were fully mobilized with officers on 12 hour shifts, convoy patrols, scout helicopters, street barricades, tactical command centers, and support from the army national guard, the active duty army and the marines.