How Is The Oj Simpson Ethical

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Ethics in Forensic Science: A Study of the O.J. Trial
The Trial of Orenthal James Simpson, also known as O.J. Simpson was one of the largest televised trials in the history of the country. The O.J. trial also holds the record for the longest criminal court proceeding, (beating the trial of Charles Manson), in California history (Linder, 2015). O.J. Simpson was an American football legend. After winning the Heisman trophy in 1968, he went on to play professional football with the Buffalo Bills and later with the San Francisco 49ers. However, it would be the gruesome murder of his ex-wife and her alleged lover that would catapult O.J. to infamy (Linder, 2015).
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However, it is the opinion of the author that Johnnie Cochran pinpointed the real tragedy, of why a murderer walked free. The issue went beyond racial or socio-economical discord; the issue was that of ethical responsibility. This paper will address the ethical responsibilities of investigators, especially in high profile cases. It will also address the dereliction of duty by investigators involved in the O.J case and recommend how individuals in the field of forensic death investigations can avoid future embarrassment like that observed in the Simpson …show more content…

Simpson case was an extraordinary example of the importance of ethical considerations during any investigative process. It was very unique, in that O.J Simpson, at the time, was very wealthy and was able to afford a great defense team (Gordon III, 1997). This case was also very unique, in that the extensive experience of the defense team was able to highlight their perspective on the poor handling of evidence and the costly mistakes made by the prosecution. It opened the eyes of the LAPD and forensic entities across the country (Gordon III, 1997). The decision of the jury was not a reflection of the prosecutions’ lack of evidence, however, it was the unethical behavior of the investigators involved, the questionability of the handling of the evidence by investigators and forensic analysts (Gordon III,

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