A lot of changes to the game appeared in the 1970s and 1980s including the playoff format being revised, each player had their name on the back of their jerseys, many new rules favoring the offense, the kickers were neutralized, there is now a regular season overtime, penalties increases for hits to the head, neck, and face, ref used instant replay, and the playoffs and the schedule was expanded. Also, the NFL expanded into twenty-eight teams with the Buccaneers and the Seahawks being added. Beginning in 1970, the team who won the super bowl was given the Vince Lombardi Trophy, named after the legendary Green Bay coach following his death earlier that same year. During the years of football during 1970-1989, many star players emerged which led to lots of attention from fans and the media.…
The night of June 12th 1994 the bodies of Nicole Brown and Ronald Goldman were found stabbed to death outside of Nicole’s condo in Los Angeles. When Simpson had been called to be informed about Nicole’s death, he did not ask how she died which made the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) suspicious, making him a primary suspect. On June 17th he was told to turn…
O. J. Simpson was an NFL Player who was known as the “Juice.” He was an outstanding running back who was loved by many for the great years he had in the NFL. He was also accused of killing two people. O. J. The trial on murder charges had the whole country tuning in daily to see if there were any updates on the case. According to an article called “O.J. Simpson,” “His trial on murder charges in 1995 was one of the most celebrated criminal trials in American history”…
Brock Turner, Swimmer By Day Sex Offender By Night “You don’t know me, but youve been inside me, and that’s why we’re here today”. These powerful words were spoken by the victim of Brock Turner’s wicked rape case. In 2015 Brock Turner sexually assaulted “ Emily Doe” behind a dumpster prior to participating in underage drinking at a frat party. After he was caught in the act, he was initially charged with three felony charges of sexual assault.…
If you were a football fan between the late 60’s and early 9’s the name “O.J Simpson” probably rings a bell. A man of much talent and fame, soon in the spotlight for a different reason, homicide. The winner of the Heisman Trophy, College and NFL Hall of famer (Pellowski 14) whose life turned upside down in one night. There were social, economic, and cultural influences on Orenthal James Simpson which affected his lifetime achievements. Orenthal James Simpson was born July 9, 1947, in San Francisco, California to a poor family.…
Simpson fled from law enforcement in his white Ford Bronco, in a low-speed police chase. The chase had started after Simpson had been charged with the murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. Simpson was supposed to surrender to the police by 11am, but he never showed up. The chase was broadcast on live television, where over 95 million people tuned in to view the deterioration of a famed football star. It was such a surreal event to watch play out for many Americans, because of that the media went into a frenzy.…
The Crimes of Jesse James After the Civil War, Jesse James was unable to settle into normal civilian life. Instead, his anger at the North and at the persecution of his family during the war propelled him into the spotlight as “the nation’s most revered outlaw” (O’Reilly, 2015, p. 192). While still recovering from injuries, Jesse helped plan the first daytime bank robbery committed during peacetime. The robbery netted over $58,000. One bystander was killed, and Jesse sent a letter of apology to his family (O’Reilly, 2015, p.198).…
Orenthal James “O. J” Simpson was convicted of the murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and a friend of his wife’s Ronald Goldman on June 12th 1994. Goldman was over giving Nicole Brown her cell phone when the murders took place. OJ Simpson was questioned by police the next day which would begin the trial of the century. OJ Simpson was a gentle man, people could have never imagined him murdering his wife or anyone for that matter. He stared in movies and became a role model for many aspiring football players of his day.…
James ‘Whitey’ Bulger, public misfit, murderer, racketeer and arms dealer, all characteristics contributing to his status as a mobster. Currently 86 years old, Whitey Bulger has had a full life of crime beginning at the early age of 14. In the time since Whitey’s legacy has stretched from theft, forgery, assault and battery, larceny and armed robbery as a youth, to bank robberies, murder and becoming an enforcer for crime lord Donald Killeen. After Killeen’s death, Bulger joined the Winter Hill Gang where he quickly ascended in power. As a mobster he sanctioned killings, slowly becoming a prominent figure in Boston’s crime scene by 1979 when he became the boss of the gang.…
Orenthal James Simpson is a famous Nfl player, and actor. In 1994, O.J. Simpson, was convicted of murdering his ex-wife Nicole brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. They were found dead outside Nicole’s home in the Brentwood area in Los Angeles. Nicole had been stabbed in the neck and in the head. She also had some self-defense wounds.…
I would like to thank everyone for replying to my discussion post. I have received some good points and answers to my questions. Perla, you and I agree with a lot of points from the video. I still do not believe people's opion's should not affect the decisions of jury members. Other students of class class agreed with me that we all felt bad for Ronald Cotton.…
The Injustice of Trayvon Martin It’s what you see everywhere, it’s what you’ll hear anywhere: it’s racism. In the 2010s, racism was still prevalent despite how far the United States had come from slavery. On February 26, 2012, a white neighborhood watchman shot and killed and unarmed 17-year-old. George Zimmerman, the watchman, claimed self-defense against the black teenager; he was never arrested.…
The ‘trial of the century’ changed many Americans’ views on race. While race is the most notable impact and influence associated with the Simpson trial, the highly popularized case brought more transformations than creating a major race controversy. The trials multi-faceted ideas and themes, including media coverage, criminology, views on justice, and domestic abuse, impacted American culture as well. The O.J. Simpson trial had a long-term impact that went further than racial tensions to ultimately change the media, change perception of the justice system, promote better job performance, and to raise awareness of domestic abuse.…
The O.J. Simpson Trial: How the Media and Race Influenced the Decision The legal decision of The People versus O.J. Simpson forever changed legal proceedings in our country, and is regarded as one of the most controversial court rulings in American history. The murder trial was unique due to the high profile status of the people involved, the circumstances surrounding the crime, and the media attention that the case received from the media. The crime occurred in 1994 Los Angeles, a racially charged area of the country still feeling the wounds of the Rodney King incident. Due to the conditions of the crime, as well as the personal history of many of the officials involved, a lot of the American public felt that O.J. Simpson was an African-American…
Homicide Detective Homicide detectives are employed by local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies throughout the United States. Depending on the size and geographic location of the agency, the detective’s jurisdiction may cover the entire agency’s jurisdiction or a sector of the area under that agency’s scope. The nature of the work can be very dangerous and stressful, so the detective must be mentally and physically prepared for the tasks performed. Responsibilities of a homicide detective include gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, conducting background checks on victims and possible suspects, identifying the responsible party, preparing cases for court, and assisting in the successful prosecution of offenders.…