Oj Simpson Trial
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Eng 111/ Enf 09
March 18, 2013
Trial of the Century
To this day, OJ Simpson's famous murder trial, "The People vs. OJ Simpson", remains one of the most publicized and famous murder trials in recent history. It attracted the attention of every major news network, and caused quite a stir in the daily lives of Los Angeles, if not all American lifestyles. The infamous car chase was such an important incident that many news networks dropped coverage of the 1994 NBA Finals, which was happening at the same time, to show the chase in all its glory. The combination of the high profile murders, publicity, and the "dream team" of Johnnie Cochran and Robert Kardashian have cemented the OJ Simpson case in the minds of many Americans.
After the murders, when attorney Robert Shapiro informed Simpson that he needed to turn himself over to the police, Simpson failed to show. Shortly afterwards, his white Ford Bronco was spotted and the police began pursuit (Linder 8). It would be one of the most famous car chases in American history. Claiming a hostage situation in the car, he led them on a 35 mile an hour chase, which, as mentioned before, disrupted many of the local news channels' broadcasts as they switched to the chase. He was allowed to go home and talk to his mother before he was arrested for the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goodman.
The case would take many twists and turns, with plenty of evidence being twisted, and in some cases not accepted at all. It started in 1995, but as of 2008, some evidence was still in dispute.
The glove, found by officer Mark Fuhrman, had both victims' blood on it, but was rejected because it apparently was "too small" for Simpson's hand to fit, prompting Johnnie Cochran's infamous line, "If it don't fit, you must acquit!"(Baley 6)
In the Ford Bronco, the blood of both victims was also found on the center console, and it came to light that the knife (murder weapon) was purchased by OJ a few weeks earlier.
Eng 111/ Enf 09
March 18, 2013
Trial of the Century
To this day, OJ Simpson's famous murder trial, "The People vs. OJ Simpson", remains one of the most publicized and famous murder trials in recent history. It attracted the attention of every major news network, and caused quite a stir in the daily lives of Los Angeles, if not all American lifestyles. The infamous car chase was such an important incident that many news networks dropped coverage of the 1994 NBA Finals, which was happening at the same time, to show the chase in all its glory. The combination of the high profile murders, publicity, and the "dream team" of Johnnie Cochran and Robert Kardashian have cemented the OJ Simpson case in the minds of many Americans.
After the murders, when attorney Robert Shapiro informed Simpson that he needed to turn himself over to the police, Simpson failed to show. Shortly afterwards, his white Ford Bronco was spotted and the police began pursuit (Linder 8). It would be one of the most famous car chases in American history. Claiming a hostage situation in the car, he led them on a 35 mile an hour chase, which, as mentioned before, disrupted many of the local news channels' broadcasts as they switched to the chase. He was allowed to go home and talk to his mother before he was arrested for the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goodman.
The case would take many twists and turns, with plenty of evidence being twisted, and in some cases not accepted at all. It started in 1995, but as of 2008, some evidence was still in dispute.
The glove, found by officer Mark Fuhrman, had both victims' blood on it, but was rejected because it apparently was "too small" for Simpson's hand to fit, prompting Johnnie Cochran's infamous line, "If it don't fit, you must acquit!"(Baley 6)
In the Ford Bronco, the blood of both victims was also found on the center console, and it came to light that the knife (murder weapon) was purchased by OJ a few weeks earlier.