OJ Simpson: the trial that gripped the world

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The 1995 murder trial of ex-football star O. J. Simpson captivated the nation. His epic and televised trial was one of the most notorious cases of the 20th century, marking the first time a trial received such intense scrutiny from the media. Simpson’s ‘not guilty’ verdict stunne ...  Show more

The OJ Simpson murder trial is arguably one of the most intriguing cases in modern criminal history. Over 25 years later, and no one’s really sure exactly what happened to OJ’s ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ron Goldman on the night of June 12, 1994. OJ Simpson was ...  Show more

Orenthal James Simpson, known to the world as OJ, lived many lives. First as one of the greatest ever running backs in the history of the NFL, then as a Hollywood movie star. His fame skyrocketed, however, when he was arrested as a suspect in the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brow ...  Show more

The death of arguably one of America’s most talked about names in the 1990s has re-ignited conversations about who OJ Simpson was and how he will be remembered.  

The former NFL star was tried and acquitted of the murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her fri ...  Show more