Latasha Harlins killed

Latasha Harlins, an unarmed 15-year old African American girl is shot and killed by Soon Ja Du, a Korean American store owner.

Du was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and given a sentence of 5 years' probation, 400 hours of community service, and a $500 fine by Judge Joyce Karlin after the jury in her trial had recommended a 16-year jail sentence.