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Soon later the police finally picked up enough evidence to get a warrant for his arrest. Simpson and his lawyer Robert Shapiro both agreed that he will turn himself in at 10:00 am on June 17. Simpson didn’t go at the time he was given so the policemen and Robert Shapiro went to Simpsons home and discovered that he disappeared and left a letter saying "Don't feel sorry for me. I've had a great life, great friends. Please think of the real O. J. and not this lost person.  Thanks for making my life special. I hope I helped yours. Peace and love, O. J." (Linder). Policemen and his lawyer thought it was a suicide letter. Until someone in Orange County saw Simpson riding a white bronco and immediately called the police. Only a couple of minutes later police cars and helicopters were chasing him, they followed Simpson all the way to his front gate of his house. Policemen saw that he was wearing a fake beard and had $8,750 in cash, loaded gun, and a passport, days later he was on his first day of the trial. On Tuesday, Jan 24, 1995 was the first day of the trial, Judge Lance Ito open to the people in the courtroom that he will be expecting to see some good lawyering skills for the case. Christopher Darden who open the trial said that Simpson was and abusive and a jealous husband to Nicole B. Simpson.

The jury really didn’t seem to remember the most important piece of information which was that the defendant’s blood was actually found at the crime scene. Bugliosi said “From the moment O.J. Simpson became a suspect in this double murder case, it was in the air, perhaps as in no other case within

At a young age, Simpson told his mother, that he would be in the paper one day, which his little sister would respond with, “In the police report.” Not only did he make the headlines as a star football player, he also

What is the first thing that comes to mind when hearing Orenthal James Simpson? To sports lovers, Juice and his collegiate and American league football career is what he is known for. Within his fifteen-year career, O.J. accomplished many things, which included winning the Heisman award. To others, O.J. is known for his successful acting and sports commentary experiences. However, to many of the people, Orenthal James Simpson is most famous for the horrific murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown-Simpson, and her waiter friend, Ron Goldman. The double murder involving O.J., the subsequent trial, and the media storm of 1994 is one of the most remarkable court cases of the century.

There were lots of facts and evidence against OJ, but he, of course, had the best lawyers and attorneys that money could buy on his side. His lawyers and attorneys turned the murder case into a racial battle that took the spotlight off of what crimes had really been committed. In 1985, OJ and Nicole became married, but their marriage was far from “picture perfect.” OJ wasn’t just unfaithful, he was extremely abusive. Friends and relatives on each side would often notice bruises on Nicole’s body. OJ would even openly say at parties “I’m going to kill her.”

Questions were asked and the trial had begun. O.J Simpson

Simpson, who was once an outstanding football player, is notoriously known for the trial of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman’s murders. As Simpson plead not guilty to these crimes, individuals across the United States turned on their television sets and radios to watch every crucial moment of the trial. Since college, Simpson’s life has always been on camera. Whether it was his football career, family matter, ex-wife’s

In 1982, Alton Logan was charged and sentenced to life in prison for the first-degree murder of a McDonald’s security guard in Illinois after three witnesses identified him despite the fact that several family members gave testimonies stating that Logan was home in the bed when the murder occurred (CBSNews, 2008). Around the same time attorneys Dale Coventry and Jamie Kunz were defending a man named Andrew Wilson was facing similar charges in the same jurisdiction who confessed to them that he killed the McDonalds security guard, and that Alton Logan was innocent (CBSNews, 2008). The two attorneys, being bound by the Attorney-Client Privilege and their duty of confidentiality to their client they did not come forward with the information that could have relieved Logan from the charges and his life sentence. Wilson gave the attorney’s permission to disclose the information upon his death and they took necessary measures to preserve the information until the time came when they would be able to share it (CBSNews, 2008).

The O.J. Simpson trial is one of the most famous ever. O.J. was a former football running back, broadcaster, and actor. He was charged with the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Lyle Goldman, but he was eventually found not guilty. The trial lasted over eight months. It was very controversial.

“If it doesn’t fit, you must acquit” a statement which was used by Johnnie Cochran. A quote from the People of the State of California v. Orenthal James Simpson was one of America’s most famous cases that brought attention to the black community. This Era played a logo in the impact, and after effects of this case. A case that brought attention to many American’s, immigrants, nationwide viewers and also, a case that is known to today’s society as the OJ Simpson case. This case raised concern and debate over the black community. Orenthal James Simpson was a wealthy black man that was a retired college and professional football hero, actor and he was also a commentator for Monday night live football. He was accused for the murder of Nicole

The Mysteries of O.J. Simpson (1995) The O.J Simpson trial in 1995 serves as a remarkable case that has greatly impacted America to this day. Numerous factors were involved in this historical trial that caused it to be a monumental moment in the history of our country. 1995 was a year full of theories and suspicion centered on the mysteries of a single person’s life. The trial was a crucial moment in history because it caused a division involving people that supported O.J.’s innocence and people that were against O.J. which ultimately led to racism dividing America.

The topic of this paper is going to be Orenthal James (O.J. Simpson) and the infamous trial. Simpson was born on July 9, 1947 in San Francisco, California to Jimmie Lee Simpson and Eunice Simpson (CNN Library, 2016). O.J. Simpson is a high profile person/celebrity in the sports market. He is a former American football running back, broadcaster, actor, and convicted armed robber and kidnapper. Simpson attended USC where he played college football and won the Heisman trophy in 1968. He played in the NFL as a running back for eleven seasons with the Buffalo Bills (1969-1977) and the San Francisco 49ers (1978-1979). He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. When he retired, Simpson

The OJ Simpson case has been hailed "The Trial of the Century." One of the longest running court trials in history, this case was filled with conspiracy, controversy, and the power of celebrity. The biggest part of the trial was the evidence. The submission of the blood samples, the DNA testing, and the articles of clothing made the case what it was. Amidst all the accusations of planted evidence and conspiracy plans against Simpson, the jury and Judge Ito had to try to sift through and find Simpson guilty or not guilty.

It is difficult to believe that O.J. Simpson was once a respected and celebrated professional football player, sports commentator, and actor. However, his image was irrevocably shattered on June 17, 1994 when Simpson was involved in a car chase that lasted about an hour on California's I-405 (O.J. Simpson leads L.A. police on a high-speed chase, 2013). Dubbed the "Crime of the Century," O.J. Simpson's trial was a media circus and was sensationalized for a number of reasons including Simpson's status as a celebrity, the mishandling of evidence, and the issue of race.

The guilty need to be represented, it is their right. Mickey is an exceptional defense lawyer and knows the law incredibly well and knows how to create enough doubt when necessary, because of this ability, it worked well for those in need of his services, as well as providing financial means for himself. The more I read this book, the more I realized that Mickey is good at his job as a defense lawyer and it is up to the prosecutor, to make his/her case and protect their victims.