O. J. Simpson

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…

O.J. Simpson Trial “If the glove doesn’t fit you must acquit”, exclaimed Johnny Cochran, one of the attorneys for the famous O.J. Simpson trial. The trial took place in the summer of 1994. O.J, was found not guilty during the trial. The verdict divided the nation into two groups; those who thought he was guilty and those who agreed with the verdict . Simpson, before being tried for murder, was a professional football player who played for the Buffalo Bills and san Francisco 49ers. Simpson was…

of gas was $1.09, a dozen eggs were 87 cents, a loaf of bread was $1.15 and the average cost of a new car was $15,500 (The People History). Timothy McVeigh caused an upset that would be known as the biggest terrorist attack at the time. The O.J. Simpson trial will be one of the most famous verdicts in history. Windows 95 and EBay were invented and became popular quickly. 1995 was a year of homegrown terrorism, the shock of the century and computer advances that changed the computer world forever…

Simpson murder case. O.J. Simpson was a star running back for the Buffalo Bills, and popular on television. He married Nicole Brown in 1985 and reportedly abused his wife on a regular basis. In 1989 he plead no contest to a charge of domestic violence. Unlike most victims of domestic violence she was able to leave him and she filed for divorce in 1992. On the night of June 12, 1994, Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, Nicole’s new spouse) were stabbed…

the courtroom. The legal language in the courtroom affects the outcome of the trial, as lawyers use not only evidence but the power of language to help persuade and shape the decisions of the jurors. The trial I will be looking into is the O.J Simpson trial, as it is known to be the “trial of the century” The trial was held at the Los Angeles County Superior Court, in which former National Football…

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,…

The 30 for 30 film ‘No Crossover” detailed the event of Allen Iverson’s trial and tribulations throughout his life. The film was spoke mainly about the trial that change his life from a not so average high school student to being a felon. Iverson was born to a teenage mom named Ann. Iverson was a great athlete in his high school years. He played multiple sports including basketball and football. Iverson was born in Hampton, Virginia in 1975, and got caught up in some early legal issues. A brawl…

Character: Bill Snyder Chronological/Timeline Hook: The architect to the "greatest turnaround in college football history". Snyder has not only turned this Kansas State Wildcats team around not once, but twice. Background info (birthplace, birthdate, any relevant childhood info., relevant relationship info., etc.): Bill Snyder was born October 7, 1939. His birthplace was St. Joseph, Missouri. Snyder attended the University of Missouri for one year before enrolling at William Jewell College in…

The OJ Simpson murder trial is often regarded as the trial of the century, but was it actually? There are many questions in this trial that will be highlighted, like the evidence against OJ, and how he got the cut on his hand, and why the prosecution made OJ try on the bloody gloves. Also, was there another killer? Could it have been OJ’s son, Jason Simpson? Finally, why was the black community so overwhelmed when OJ was acquitted? First, what evidence was found that would make people believe…

Football star Orenthal Simpson most commonly known as “O.J.” was most famous for His outstanding athletic ability in the late 1900’s. Orenthal James Simpson (June 9, 1947) nicknamed “O.J.”, “O.J. Simpson” or “The Juice” was an American football player, TV broadcaster, actor, and convicted felon. He is the 1968 Heisman trophy winner and record holder for rushing yards in a 14 game season in the national football league. He played in the national football league (NFL) for 11 seasons with two…