Introduction The Orenthal James Simpson trial (O.J) was one of, if not, the most popular criminal trials in human history. The trial was highly televised, gaining a viewer rating of 150 million people (Britannica). In 1995, O.J Simpson was tried for the murder of his ex-wife and her friend Ronald Goldman, both of whom had been found with multiple lacerations to their bodies. To the surprise of many, the jury found O.J. Simpson not guilty of the crime. Background Information On the fateful night of June 12, 1994, the world was shocked to learn of the brutal murder of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. The case quickly became one of the most widely covered and sensationalised crimes in American history, inciting a media frenzy and polarising …show more content…
The trial's extensive media coverage kept it in the public eye at all times, influencing public perception of the case and the participants. Simpson, an African American, was accused of murdering two white people, resulting in a racially charged atmosphere during the trial. The prosecution's largest blunder throughout the trial may have been filing the Simpson case in the downtown district rather than, as is customary, in the district where the crime happened, in this case Santa Monica. Implausibly, the decision was revealed to be political, based on concerns that a conviction by a mostly white jury in Santa Monica would trigger racial protests, if not rioting, similar to those that happened after the trial of four LAPD policemen accused of beating Rodney …show more content…
Dr. Eduard Piotrowski of the University of Krakow in Poland published the first methodical study of blood spatters, titled "Concerning the Origin, Shape, Direction, and Distribution of the Bloodstains Following Head Wounds Caused by Blows," in 1895. This early research impacted pioneering investigators in early twentieth-century Germany and France, such as Dr. Paul Jeserich and Dr. Victor Balthazard. Although research into blood spatter patterns in homicide cases continued, the watershed moment for using blood spatter evidence in American legal cases did not come until 1955, when Dr. Paul Kirk submitted an affidavit of his findings in the widely publicised State of Ohio v. Samuel Sheppard case. Prior to the 1970s, blood analysis classified blood drops based on their velocity at impact. Low velocity impact spatters (LVIS) were caused by dripping and gravity alone, medium velocity impact spatters (MVIS) were slower than gunshots but faster than gravity drips and high velocity impact spatters (HVIS) were caused by gunshots or moving machinery. Following the 1970s, these definitions shifted and instead of "impact" referring to the speed of the droplets, it has come to relate to the speed of the weapon or object that launched them. A bloodstain expert testified during the trial that the blood samples found on O.J. Simpson's socks the day after
One of the most coveted trials in terms of popularity and media attention the O.J Simpson trial which took place between 1994 and concluded on October 2,1995 with O.J Simpson being acquitted of charges laid upon him during the Murder Trial Due to handling of physical evidence and questions over whether Mark Fuhrman planted the bloody glove at the scene to frame O.J. so in an attempt to understand how a deviation from standard operating procedures in the handling of physical evidence can affect the outcome of a criminal trial; One most first understand evidence and how to preserve it. When the crime scene technician took blood samples from Simpson’s Ford Bronco (1996) she used a cotton swab to take samples; but instead of using
The job of a criminal lawyer is quite difficult. Whether on the defense or the prosecution, you must work diligently and swiftly in order to persuade the jury. Some lawyers play dirty and try to get their client off of the hook even though they are guilty without a doubt. Even though the evidence is all there, the prosecution sometimes just can’t get the one last piece of the puzzle to make the case stick and lock the criminal up. Such is the case Orenthal James Simpson.
In 1994 Nicole Brown and her friend Ron Goldman were both found dead in the courtyard of her condominium. They both had been stabbed profusely; with Nicole’s husband Orenthal James Simpson, NFL star, seeming to be the killer. O.J. displayed some very suspicious behavior to the police. There had been past incidents of him being to physical with her and threatening her life which came to a shock to the country. To Most before this incident he was seen as a role model and look up to by many. O.J. Simpson had showed little to no emotion or concern once he found out about her death, and he showed no surprise when they said he was a suspect ("101 PIECES"). It shocked the country at first to see that O.J. Simpson could possibly
During the time that O.J was on trial for the murders of Nicole and Ronald, everyone who was following the hearing had a deep sense of fear and pity. They were fearing that the man they once adored and aspired to be like was actually capable of committing such an inconspicuous crime. Also, due to the accusations of the murder, the viewers were also feeling in the sense of pity, in both sadness and disappointment. The acts that O.J Simpson was accused of caused the audience to feel disappointed in his actions, as well as sadness towards his family. The accusations developed about O.J left people who didn’t even personally know him in tears. People were so sad about his downfall. The accusation led to the fact that O.J left his family with no mother and technically no father, as he’d be spending time in prison. Furthermore, since he was found not guilty, there was a large part of the audience that felt a sense of release and emotion, and some felt bad that he was ever accused of this, but rather he just in the wrong place at the wrong time. Due to the fact that O.J and Nicole were separated for a couple years before she died, Nicole had made new friendships, and there was no proof that someone new that she met could have caused this crime and tried to frame Simpson, due to his past accused abuse
Simpson murder trial, there are a couple of things that piqued my interests. One was the notorious car chase down the Los Angeles freeway in a white Ford Bronco driven by AL Cowlings with O.J. Simpson hiding in the back. Robert Shapiro was supposed to surrender his client to the Los Angeles Police Department, but instead it is my opinion that O. J. Simpson lawyers and friends came up with a plan to get publicity and supporters. The second was the most crucial point of the trial is when O.J. Simpson squeeze his hand into the leather glove that was linked to the killings. This led to the famous argument by Johnnie Cochran “If it doesn’t fit, you must acquit.” As the years passed by many untold stories are revealed. A recent new documentary states that “Simpson had stop talking his arthritis medicine two weeks” in advance so his hands would be swollen to persuade the jury of his innocents.
O.J Simpson should have been found guilty due to his violent actions on June 12th, 1994. There were many actions or causes that led up to his violent act. The main and most known cause of Simpson’s act was “infidelity”. Simpson’s wife Nicole Simpson had been spending too much time with a man by the name of Ronald Goldman. When O.J became suspicious, he took immediate action.
A great deal of people viewed Simpson as a role model and someone they desired to be. Not for one second did any of those people even think about the thought of a man that “has it all” being on trial for murder. When most people view celebrities like Simpson, they imagine them with no flaws, but they only observe a glimpse of the person’s life. Some would say a majority of Americans prefer watching someone else’s life than pursuing their own, some Americans would even say that they have an infatuation with celebrities.
On June 22nd, 1994, one of the most high-profile crimes to hit the media will occur at the home of one of the most adored football players in American history. O.J. Simpson was at one time considered to play the lead role of The Terminator, but producers thought the public wouldn 't be convinced that he could be a robot on a murder spree on film. O.J. was that likable that no one could believe he could be a killer, and people today still don 't believe it.
On June 13, 1994, Nicole Brown, ex-wife of O.J. Simpson, was found murdered alongside Ronald Goldman (Dershowitz 19). Chapter one of Reasonable Doubts describes how many people jumped to the conclusion that O.J. carried out the murders. Incriminating evidence emerged that more than pointed to Simpson’s guilt (Dershowitz 21). Soon enough, media reports claimed that Simpson would be charged with two counts of first-degree murder. Simpson’s reluctance to be peacefully taken into custody was illustrated by his famous Los Angeles free-way chase that ended in his eventual surrender (Dershowitz 23). Dershowitz chose to join the defense team when offered the opportunity, claiming that the case could greatly educate people, especially his Harvard law students, on...
The people directly involved with this case are Judge Lance Ito, the prosecution lawyers, Marcia Clark and Christopher Darden, the defense lawyers, Johnnie Cochran, Robert Shapiro and Robert Blasier , the jury and the defendant, O.J. Simpson. The families of the victims have also been present in the courtroom, as well as other spectators and news media. This case has heard one hundred and twenty witnesses over a nine month period.
Introduction The book "If I Did It: Confessions of the Killer" delves into the notorious O.J. Simpson case, offering a controversial glimpse into Simpson's hypothetical account of the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. My choice to analyze this book stems from a desire to dissect its narrative, its authorship, and its impact within the realm of true crime literature. In this critical analysis, I aim to evaluate the author's purpose, thesis, and overall effectiveness in presenting his narrative. My thesis contends that while the book serves as a captivating exploration of Simpson's perspective, its credibility is deeply compromised by its origins and the author's apparent biases. Author's Background and Sources.
OJ Simpson: The Lost Confession?: All you need to know It’s been over 22 years since the OJ Simpson murder trial captured the world’s attention. Recently, it’s once again in public discussion due to the airing of a previously untelevised interview from over a decade ago.
Although Mr. Gooding Jr. was not the best choice to represent O. J., he did a respectable job, and his demeanor in Episode 1 gave indications that Mr. Simpson was a guilty man. In Episode Two, “The Run for His Life,” his inclination to commit suicide in Robert Kardashian’s (David Schwimmer) bedroom, and later, the miserably failed lie detector test, and the disappearance when he was supposed to turn himself in, Gooding Jr. did a good job showing further incrimination of O. J. Simpson. Captured intimately is the insight during the strange “chase” that could not be seen during the extensive media coverage, also shown in Episode Two. Focusing on the Ford Bronco chase, where Los Angeles Police basically escorted Simpson back to his home, while
The O. J. Simpson Trial 1995 Professor Shea Criminology CCJ1001 July 26, 2017. It was the night of June 12, 1994, a woman and her long-time male friend were murdered in cold blood. The victims, Nicole Brown Simpson, her neck cut so savagely it almost severed from her body and Ronald Goldman, stabbed repeatedly, nearly 30 times. The accused, her ex-husband and football star, Orenthan James Simpson, better known as O.J. Simpson. During the trial, a trial that consisted of 150 witnesses, lasted 133 days and cost in the ball park of 15 million dollars, there were many questions asked and even more questions left unanswered (Douglas).
J Simpsons trial in the process of explaining how serious domestic violence is. Because of his previous domestic violence to his former and deceased wife. Law Enforcement Officers were called many times for domestic disturbances, and nothing was done about it. The public accused O.J. Simpson of murdering his wife and her friend, by stabbing them to death in front of their condominium. Soler explained what can happen in family violence cases if the victim does not seek help.