Argumentative Essay On Oj Simpson

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Last night, OJ Simpson had what was at times an argumentative interview with Chris Meyers of ESPN in an attempt to help America understand his point of view of his trial for murdering Nicole Brown Simpson and her companion. OJ came across as not only defiant but pompous and insensitive. At one point, he was sacrilegious as he compared himself to Jesus and other biblical figures such as Moses and Job. He said he was a martyr just like Jesus as he elaborated on his troubled life. Not only did OJ show insensitivity regarding his slain wife and her family but also exemplified a lack of sensitivity by blaming the media for his problems. He restated his innocence in the murder of his wife Nicole. When discussing the recent civil case awarded Nicole

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