[12], Du testified on her own behalf, claiming that the shooting was in self-defense and that she believed her life was in danger. Harlins then picked up the orange juice bottle that dropped during the scuffle, Du snatched the bottle from her, and Harlins turned to leave. The Latasha Harlins Justice Committee called for Karlin, the judge who issued Du’s sentence, to step down. Au moment où Harlins s'est retourné pour sortir du magasin, Du a sorti un revolver et tiré derrière la tête de Harlins qui est morte sur le coup. But her testimony was contradicted by the statements of the two witnesses present at the time, as well as the store's security camera video, which showed Du shooting Harlins in the back of the head as the teenager turned away from Du and attempted to leave the store. Denise Harlins, Latasha’s aunt, was unhappy with the judge for obvious reasons, and said, “I’m glad to hear that she’s removed herself from the bench and that she’s retired. Joyce Ann Karlin (born January 5, 1951) is an American lawyer and politician. The family moved from Illinois to South Central Los Angeles in 1981. The jury found Du guilty of voluntary manslaughter, an offense that carries a maximum prison sentence of 16 years. [31], Denise Harlins interrupted an awards ceremony at the Biltmore Hotel for Du defense attorney Charles Lloyd. But she didn’t belong [on the bench] anyway.” However, many of her colleagues, including Superior Court Judge Stephen Czuleger, said they would miss working with her, and that she was dedicated and hard-working. At just 15 Latasha Harlins had known more than her fair share of tragedy. Steph Cha's novel Your House Will Pay centers on the aftermath of the murder of a 16-year-old African-American girl in South-central Los Angeles. Latasha Harlins was trying to buy orange juice for her family when she was shot and killed by a Korean convenience store owner. After the shooting, Du described the teenager to her family as “a woman in her mid-20s, who attempted to take money from the market register" moments before Du grabbed the gun and fired. A filmic portrait that seeks to remember her killing as the initial spark that ignited the 1992 Los Angeles uprising. However, on the morning of the shooting, Du was working behind the counter, and her husband was outside resting in the family van. Vous pouvez partager vos connaissances en l’améliorant (comment ?) L'épicerie, nommée « Empire Liquor Market » et qui se situait sur la 91e Figueroa streets dans le quartier de South Central, a été incendiée lors des émeutes de 1992 et n'a jamais rouvert. Latasha Harlins was born January 1, 1976 in East St. Louis, Illinois, to Crystal Harlins and Sylvester "Vester" Acoff Sr. Latasha had one younger brother, Vester Acoff Jr. and one younger sister, Christina. "All you people sitting, applauding over a child killer," Harlins yelled. When Latasha was six years old, her father took a job in a steel foundry while her mother worked as a waitress in a local tavern. Harlins was 15-years-old in 1991 when she died instantly after being shot at the time by 51-year-old, Soon Ja Du, who … Photo credit: Netflix. [17] Furthermore, Karlin deemed that Du's capacity to act rationally in the situation was undermined by her experience with past robberies. Upon hearing of retirement, Harlins' aunt Denise stated, "I'm glad to hear that she's removed herself from the bench and that she's retired. Her father was a doctor, and her mother was a nurse. [23], During the 1992 riots, Du's store was looted and burned down, and it never reopened. “When you go someplace else, you’re always expecting things to be better,” said her grandmother, Ruth Harlins. He was a hunter and his father was a youth minister or pastor. Latasha’s Uncle Richard had worked there and found the Dus to be rude to both their customers and their Black employees, suspicious everyone was stealing from them – among other racially-charged offenses. Black fashion designer Kiya Tomlin creates masks that prevent eyeglasses fog 30 years later… We remember her name, Latasha Harlins Goldman Sachs pledges to invest $10 billion to the ‘One Million Black Women’ initiative CeCe Winans releases new album “Believe For It” Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez break-up, end 2-year engagement De nombreux hommages sont rendus à Latasha Harlins. When she was six years old, her family moved to South-Central L.A. by Greyhound bus. On November 27, 1985, Crystal was brutally shot dead outside a Los Angeles nightclub by Cora Mae Anderson, Acoff's new girlfriend, leaving Latasha and her younger siblings in the care of their maternal grandmother, Ruth Harlins. The death of her mother had a devastating impact on Latasha who began to rebel and argue with her maternal grandmother and her maternal aunt Denise. selon les recommandations des projets correspondants. Le jugement a été confirmé en appel le 21 avril 1992, c'est-à-dire une semaine avant le début des émeutes de 1992[5]. Du concluded Harlins was attempting to steal, and did not see the money Harlins held in her hand. La justice est également critiquée pour son verdict très léger et une campagne menée par la tante de Latasha, Denise, souhaitait que la juge Karlin soit retirée de ses fonctions[5]. Harlins then struck Du with her fist twice, knocking Du to the ground. "[31], https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/common-ground-brenda-stevensons-the-contested-murder-of-latasha-harlins/, https://caselaw.findlaw.com/ca-court-of-appeal/1769555.html, "Conflict Brings Tragic End to Similar Dreams of Life : Shooting: An immigrant grocer is accused of murdering a girl, 15. [1] The Contested Murder of Latasha Harlins. The gunshot struck Harlins in the back of the head, killing her instantly. Those tensions were later interpreted by some members of the public and activists as being one of the catalysts for the 1992 Los Angeles riots. Latasha Harlins, née le 14 juillet 1975 à Chicago et morte le 16 mars 1991 à Los Angeles, est une jeune fille afro-américaine qui a été tuée dans une épicerie coréenne et dont le meurtre figure parmi les causes des émeutes de 1992 à Los Angeles[1]. Brynn Anderson/AP The rampage began at Young’s Asian Massage in Acworth in Cherokee County, where two people were killed, one other … Le 15 novembre 1991, la juge Joyce Karlin estime que la réaction de Soon Ja Du était compréhensible et ajoute que Du savait reconnaître un délinquant lorsqu'elle en voyait un, et décide de la condamner à une peine très légère : 5 ans de prison avec sursis, 400 heures de travaux d'intérêt général et 500 dollars d'amende. [24] Latasha Harlins is buried next to her mother in Paradise Memorial Park, Santa Fe Springs, California. Denise Harlins, Latasha Harlins' maternal aunt, led protests outside Karlin's home and the Compton courthouse. UCLA’s “Frog Catcher” is inspired by the true story of a transgender man who develops a relationship with the wife of a wealthy businessman in 1876. modifier - modifier le code - modifier Wikidata. Le verdict de la justice provoque la colère de la famille de la victime et de la communauté noire en particulier de Los Angeles, d'autant plus que la mort de Harlins survient 13 jours après le tabassage de Rodney King par la police locale. Calls to Action. Au matin du 16 mars 1991 à South Central, Soon Ja Du, une Américaine d'origine coréenne âgée de 51 ans à l'époque, gérante d'une épicerie, a vu Latasha Harlins, une afro-américainede 15 ans, mettre une bouteille de jus d'orange dans son sac à dos et quand cette dernière s'est présentée au comptoir, Du a agressé la petite Harlins pour montrer le vol et reprendre la bouteille. The couple has three children; two sons, Joseph and Michel, and a daughter, Sandy, who was a theological student at Biola University in 1991. Au matin du 16 mars 1991 à South Central, Soon Ja Du, une Américaine d'origine coréenne âgée de 51 ans à l'époque, gérante d'une épicerie, a vu Latasha Harlins, une afro-américaine de 15 ans, mettre une bouteille de jus d'orange dans son sac à dos et quand cette dernière s'est présentée au comptoir, Du a agressé la petite Harlins pour montrer le vol et reprendre la bouteille. Absolutely. Martin had gone with his father on a visit to his father's fiancée at her townhouse at The Retreat at Twin Lakes in Sanford. Latasha Harlins, whose short life came to a violent end in the midst of racial tensions in Los Angeles, California, became a major spark for the 1992 Los Angeles Riots. The Dope Years: The Story of Latasha Harlins (2021) A personal retelling of the life and death of 15-year-old African American teenager Latasha Harlins, who was fatally shot in South Los Angeles by Korean American Empire Liquor store owner Soon Ja Du in 1991. Harlins' death came 13 days after the videotaped beating of Rodney King. View Signatures. [13] The Los Angeles Police Department ballistics report also found that the handgun Du used was altered in such a way that it required much less pressure on the trigger to fire than an ordinary handgun. Un article de Wikipédia, l'encyclopédie libre. Parents & Siblings. From Esquire. Her name was Latasha Harlins and Ja Du wrongfully accused her of stealing a $1.79 bottle of orange juice. Any 1990s news viewer is familiar with the footage of Rodney King being kicked and beaten with batons by four members of the LAPD—it’s been seared into the American consciousness. Latasha Harlins was remembered Wednesday by a fervent crowd of about 50, including her grandmother, siblings and aunt, at a vigil in South Los Angeles in the place where she was shot. Du picked up a handgun and fired a shot into the back of Latasha’s head. A state appeals court later unanimously upheld Judge Karlin's sentencing decision, 3-0, on April 21, 1992, about a week before the LA riots. [20][21][22] On August 17, 1991, while Du was awaiting trial, a small fire occurred at her store. The family moved from Illinois to South Central Los Angeles in 1981. L'enquête de police a montré que Harlins prévoyait de payer — les enquêteurs ont trouvé 2 dollars dans sa main gauche — et que celle-ci en avait informé la gérante quand cette dernière l'accusait d'avoir volé, selon les témoignages[2],[3]. She didn't do nothing! She served as both a federal prosecutor and a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge.She is known for having sentenced Soon Ja Du, the merchant who shot Latasha Harlins in the back of the head, to only five years' probation and 400 hours of community service, with no jail time. Denise Harlins, Latasha Harlins's aunt, led protests outside Karlin's home and the Compton courthouse. 6-min read. Latasha Harlins was caring, responsible, passionate and goal-oriented. Close Menu. Adaeze Nkechi Nwosu's debut novel, Heal the Hood, is about the 1992 Los Angeles riots. [18] In July 1992, the Harlins family was awarded $300,000 in settlement. Add Your Name. But she didn't belong [on the bench] anyway. Karlin and Du's son also attended that ceremony. [28], Rapper Ice Cube composed a song about the incident for his album Death Certificate entitled "Black Korea".[29]. Justice for Breonna Taylor Jackie Lacey Must Go People’s Budget LA Save Crenshaw Mall Justice for Breonna Taylor. Du claimed to have asked Harlins if she intended to pay for the orange juice, to which Du claimed Harlins responded, "What orange juice?" In justifying his directive, he said "[t]his was such a stunning miscarriage of justice that Judge Karlin cannot continue to hear criminal cases with any public credibility. Activists protested at her home and … Karlin's rulings in the case prompted Los Angeles County District Attorney Ira Reiner to instruct his deputies to effectively bar Judge Karlin from trying cases by invoking a statute to remove a judge for any reason. In the matter of Latasha Harlins. Karlin added, "this is not a time for revenge...and no matter what sentence this court imposes Mrs. Du will be punished every day for the rest of her life." “You always have dreams.” [15] Karlin resigned from the bench in 1997. Protesters noted that a week after Latasha Harlins' death, a Glendale man received a more severe sentence than Du for kicking a dog. "[31][32] Karlin was re-elected to the Superior Court bench. Although the maximum sentence was 16 years, Judge Joyce Karlin sentenced Du to time served,[1][unreliable source?] Latasha Harlins was born on Thursday, January 1, 1976 ( age 15 years; at the time of death) in East St. Family & Ethnicity. He stated, “They fired me because I refused to work overtime…And [Billy Du] … On Monday, December 15, 1958, Soon Ja Du got married to Billy Heung Ki Du. Riots: 20 Years Later — Where they are now, 2Pac – N.I.G.G.A. [9][10] The videotape[11] showed that Du grabbed Harlins by her sweater and snatched her backpack. She then moved to Juvenile Dependency Court, a transfer she had requested before the Du case. It is a fictionalized account of Latasha Harlins' death and the effects on both her family and the family of the shooter. [25], Hip-hop artist 2Pac took particular note of Harlins's death and in 1993 released a song entitled "Keep Ya Head Up" which was dedicated to Latasha Harlins. They lived near 89th St. and Broadway, just a few blocks from where Latasha would be killed ten years later.[3][4]. When Latasha was six years old, her father took a job in a steel foundry while her mother worked as a waitress in a local tavern. A Regrettably Late Apology. Harlins was born on July 14, 1975 in East St. Louis, Illinois , to Crystal Harlins and Vester Acoff Sr. Acoff never met Latasha. 17-year-old African-American teenager from Miami Gardens, Florida, who was fatally shot in Sanford, Florida by George Zimmerman. He described his childhood in his memoir The Riot Within: My Journey from Rebellion to Redemption, EXCLUSIVE: Latasha Harlins was killed by a Korean shop owner in 1991, just two weeks after the savage beating of Rodney King by Los Angeles police officers. Instagram; Email; Calls to Action – LA. Acoff Sr. was known to be abusive towards Crystal Harlins, attacking her in front of Latasha and her younger siblings. For the second time in three months, individuals who knew Latasha Harlins greatest and who remembered her essentially the most gathered in entrance of her Thereafter, Shakur made frequent mention of Harlins in his songs, including in tracks like "Something 2 Die 4 (Interlude)" ("Latasha Harlins, remember that name... 'Cause a bottle of juice is not something to die for"), "Thugz Mansion" ("Little Latasha, sho' grown/Tell the lady in the liquor store that she’s forgiven/So come home"), "I Wonder If Heaven Got a Ghetto" ("Tell me what's a black life worth/A bottle of juice is no excuse, the truth hurts/And even when you take the shit/Move counties get a lawyer, you can shake the shit/Ask Rodney, Latasha, and many more"), "White Mans World" ("Rest in Peace to Latasha, Little Yummy, and Kato"), "Hellrazor" ("Dear Lord if ya hear me, tell me why/Little girl like Latasha, had to die")[26][27] and "N.I.G.G.A" ("Korean motherfuckers was crooked/So niggas had to burn and loot 'em [...] Lickin' off shots for Latasha, that's proper"). Du reached under the counter, retrieved a revolver, and fired at Harlins from behind at a distance of about three feet (one meter). 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