In 1985‚ Orenthal James Simpson married Nicole Brown Simpson. Several years later‚ the couple had filed for divorce. Throughout their marriage Orenthal was allegedly abusing Nicole. On June 13‚ 1994‚ Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman were found dead outside of her Los Angeles home. Both victims had multiple lacerations across their faces and necks. Also‚ the wounds in their necks were very severe and exposed their larynxes. The police believed the crime was committed between 10:15 and 10:40
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O.J simpson was acquitted of all charges of killing his ex-wife and her friend. On June 12‚ 1994 the bodies of Nicole brown ex wife of former football player and her friend Ronald Goldman were found outside Browns house. The crime scene was covered in blood‚ and there was also a black glove which had DNA evidence of Oj Simpson. O.J simpson at the time was out of town and was called by a detective to inform him of the death of his former wife. Later‚ when he arrived detectives noticed a cut on his
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In 1995‚ OJ Simpson was tried for the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson (his ex-wife) and her friend‚ Ron Goldman. Surprisingly‚ the twelve jurors found OJ Simpson not guilty in spite of a lengthy and highly publicized trial. I believe the jury’s not guilty verdict was a result of many reasons. The defendant was a popular athlete and actor whom many looked up to and admired. His main defense lawyers‚ Robert Shapiro‚ and Johnnie Cochran were top notch. During jury selection‚ both defense and prosecution
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When asked whether he thought OJ Simpson suffered from CTE Omalu stated “I would bet my medical license on it”. The tell-tale behavioral symptoms displayed by Simpson are the basis of Omalu’s confidence; such symptoms include‚ “explosive‚ impulsive behavior‚ impaired judgment‚ criminality and even mood disorders”. In the 1994 controversial court case of Orenthal James Simpson‚ also known as OJ Simpson‚ the jury justifiably acquitted the defendant because despite evidence
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Growing up in Beirut‚ I look back and realize that it is easy to turn a blind eye to issues one knows are unjust but feel helpless to change. Unfortunately‚ my hometown is one where laws in today’s world still discriminate against women‚ especially with basic human rights such as divorce and the choice to marry someone regardless of religion or sect. According to the report “Unequal and Unprotected: Women’s Rights Under Lebanon’s Religious Personal Status Laws‚” laws have been implemented that stand
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O.J. Simpson Trial The O.J. Simpson trial was one of the most recognizable cases in American History. It went on for 9 months. At 12:10 am on June 13‚ 1994‚ Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman were found murdered right outside of Bundy drive condo in Brentwood. Evidence found in the scene led the Police to suspect that O.J. Simpson was the murderer. Although the prosecution pointed to the evidence of the case Simpson lawyers argued that the police bungle the investigation
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Selection of the Jury - OJ Simpson Case The jury selection of OJ Simpson trial started on September 24‚ 1994 in the judge’s courtroom. Present that day were: 250 potential members of the jury‚ the judge‚ Simpson‚ and lawyers for both sides. The Judge explained procedures to the potential jury members and warned them that the trial might last several months. The judge told the potential jurors they must complete a 79-page‚ 294-question questionnaire‚ including questions proposed by both the prosecution
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as crime cases or something even less serious. A wealthy man rarely has face the consequences of his wrongdoings because he can pay someone off. For example‚ the OJ Simpson case. He was a famous American football player who was believed to be in the involved in the murdering of his wife and another man whom she was with. Simpson had enough money to buy the best lawyer for his case and was able to walk free despite all the obvious evidence that pointed to him being
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This is a murder case that faced Mr. Simpson who is a former football star and an actor. He was tried following the murder of his ex-wife‚ N.Brown Simpson‚ and a waiter R. Goldman. It is believe that Simpson’s ex-wife Brown‚ and Goldman were found murdered outside her home and this made Simpson to be a key suspect. He was later acquitted after the trial that had lasted for months.The trial was complicated and it had taken long since Mr. Simpson had hired a high profile defense team and this led to
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The trial of the former National Football League star and actor O.J. Simpson had a great pull on the American public and‚ given that it was broadcasted throughout the whole country‚ it also had a significant impact in American History. Simpson was tried of murder for the deaths of his ex-wife‚ Nicole Brown Simpson‚ and waiter Ronald Lyle Goldman‚ and the trial lasted ‚ however on October 3‚ 1995‚ he walked out acquired. All said‚ it is clear that the prosecution and the police made careless mistakes
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