...The people of the state of California v. Orenthal James Simpson was the most publicized case in US history, and was the longest trial ever held in california. Simpson is the most famous American to be charged with a violent crime since the 20s. I think it’s safe to say that O. J. Simpson is the most famous defendant to be proven not guilty. On June 12,1994, Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman were found murdered. Their bodies were discovered outside Nicole Simpson's condo. Later that night, he was seen in his Ford Bronco, speeding from the murder scene. Orenthal James Simpson was a former NFL running back, TV broadcaster and actor. He went to the University of Southern California, where he played college football for the USC Trojans and...
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...Brought On By The OJ Simpson Trials The OJ Simpson trials were held from January 24 to October 3, 1995. These trials were held at the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. The trials of the People of the State of California v. Orenthal James Simpson were held to try former NFL star and actor O. J. Simpson. He was tried on two counts of murder for the June 12, 1994 deaths of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson and a friend of hers, Ron Goldman. The case was later described as the most publicized criminal trial in American history. The trial and its outcomes were such a major piece of history from the late 90s, with its impact is still being discussed today as there have been numerous accounts of retelling the events....
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...Courtroom TV Paper: OJ Simpson Trial Team C: Dwana Harris, Ian Mcguire, Ryan Raeffer, Andrew Cantrell, Renel Philippe, Aaron Pena CJA/224 October 7, 2013 Lou Wittmer Introduction The double-murder trial of O.J. Simpson is surely one that will live in infamy. From the controversial “If the glove doesn’t fit, you must acquit” phrase coined by his superstar attorney Johnnie Cochran to the jaw-dropping verdict of not guilty this case has made its mark in history. In 1994 Nicole Brown-Simpson and Ronald Goldman were found stabbed to death. With no other obvious suspects, Brown-Simpson’s husband Orenthal James Simpson became the object of law enforcement’s suspicion and was charged with the murders. The case was brought to trial and with seemingly solid physical evidence the prosecution went into attack mode painting a picture that was supposed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Simpson was guilty of premeditated murder. However, having a “Dream Team” defense, as it was called proved to be far more beneficial to Simpson that anyone I this nation would have ever thought. The defense lawyers used mechanisms such as racial profiling and police corruption to mangle the prosecution’s case and discredit every piece of information that was once presumed viable. The trial deliberations grabbed the attention of almost every American and for the duration people stayed glued to the television awaiting the verdict. What was the crime the defendant was alleged to have committed...
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...O.J. Simpson Simpson's trial is one of the more famous ones and was followed with a huge media-interest. One of the most widely publicized events in American History is in fact his pursuit, arrest and trial. But why was this such a big deal? What was so special with Simpson? O.J. Simpson, born Orenthal James Simpson, was a former actor, American football player and now a convicted felon. He is the son of Eunice and Jimmy Lee Simpson. Jimmy was a famous drag queen in the San Fransisco. He later came out as gay, and died of AIDS in 1985. Hs parents divorced in 1952 and lived with his mother. Simpson have one brother, Melvin and two sisters, one deceased. It was actually his aunt who gave him the name Orenthal. He played college football while attending the University of Southern California, here he won the Heisman Trophy in 1968. Simpson later played professional football as a running back for the National Football League for 11 seasons. He became the first NFL player to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a season. He stands alone as the only player to rush for more than 2,000 in a a 14-game season, but six other players have reached the 2,000 yard mark. After retiring he started a career as a...
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...Justice System During the O.J Simpson Murder Case Throughout the course of American history, the era of the 1990’s certainly stands out. The justice system at the time seemed to have flaws, with it being put up to the test. Many infamous events happened during the 1990’s that defined the judicial system, including the Los Angeles riots, the Anita Hill-Clarence Thomas controversy, and the Bill Clinton-Monica Lewinsky scandal. However, no case during that time (or, arguably, in the 20th century) was as talked about as the O.J. Simpson murder case. On June 13, 1994, Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman were found stabbed to death in the affluent Los Angeles neighborhood of Brentwood. The evidence found was pointing toward Nicole Brown Simpson’s husband- former football player Orenthal James Simpson. (Hunt, 17) The events leading up to his very infamous trial led to a whirlwind of media speculation. However, does the Simpson trial accurately display the flaws of the American judicial system at...
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...Simpson’s Book and TV Special Are Canceled. Eric Ingram Chapter 11: Terrorism Critical Thinking Questions 1. Could the adoption of isolationism as a foreign policy for the United States be practical and economical while maintaining a defensive position against foreign and domestic enemies? 2. Political biases aside, after more than a decade of the Patriot Act in effect, is the United States better protected from terrorism than before the 9/11 attacks? Dan Osgood-Ch.17 1. Should public policy be solely formed on research data and scientific evidence compared to the moral entrepreneur policymaking process? 2. Assuming the author is correct: that moral entrepreneurs base their motivations off of single case phenomenon’s, and not common occurrences, the question can be asked is this justifiable when the benefit only helps out the select few while limiting the liberties of many? Example: Banning all cell phone use while driving. Joe Atchue 1. What are some cultural formations that exist within structural conditions that both enable and constrain individual action? 2. Being a part of a cultural environment that seems to justify criminal behavior does not by itself explain why only some people raised in such cultures actually become criminals while many others do not. How can this be explained? Arshdeep Singh- Virginia Tech Shooting 1. Could gun control prevent crime as appose to making the gun license stricter...
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...The murder case The People of the State of California v. Orenthal James Simpson has been one of the most controversial cases of this century. O.J. Simpson was tried for the murders of Nicole Brown-Simpson and Ron Goldman. He was found innocent though there were countless amounts of evidence found that incriminated him. With all of the evidence that appeared, O.J. Simpson should have been found guilty for those two counts of murder. On June 24, 1995, Nicole Brown-Simpson and Ron Goldman were found dead. Orenthal James Simpson, a former National Football star was viewed as the prime suspect of the two murders. Simpson was tried for the murders and found innocent though he had a history of violence with Nicole, DNA evidence was found along...
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...Osvaldo Orozco Peterson English 2 12 September 2014 Injustice On the night of June 12, 1994, just after midnight, Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman were discovered, brutally murdered outside the front courtyard of Nicole Simpson's Brentwood condominium. Nicole Simpson was the estranged wife of the famous football player and T.V. star O.J. Simpson. Ron Goldman was an acquaintance of Nicole and worked at the Mezulla Restaurant near Nicole’s’ condo. He was believed to have been returning a pair of glasses Nicole’s mother had left at the restaurant earlier that evening. Even though O.J. Simpson was found not guilty in the crime of murder, the large amount of evidence, including DNA evidence, undoubtedly proved guilt, and a murderer walked free. Judge Lance Ito was appointed to hear the case which was widely broadcasted and televised. The prosecution was led by lawyers, Marcia Clark and Christopher Darden and the defense was lead by “The Dream Team”, lawyers, Johnnie Cochran, Robert Shapiro and Robert Blasier. The case was filed in the downtown district of Los Angeles where a more racially diverse jury would be appointed. Keep in mind; this was only two years prior to the Los Angeles riots following the beating and trial of Rodney King. Racial tension was high and treatment of minorities was becoming a huge concern. Prosecutors also decided not to seek the death penalty, a costly mistake that would have otherwise gave them the advantage of having a “death qualified...
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...Abstract This paper will mention Orenthal James Simpson also known as O.J Simpson. He was a very famous football player since college and went onto the pros. He was a dedicated athlete, good father, and also a husband not once, but twice. There will be highlights from the horrific event that took place June 12, 1994. It is believed that O.J Simpson suffered from Borderline Personality Disorder. Another issue that I feel O.J Simpson suffered from is Love Triangle Syndrome which explains why he acted, behaved at all times, and the way he was with Nicole Brown Simpson. O.J Simpson was born July 9, 1947 to Eunice whom she raised him and his three siblings alone after their father ran off on them. His father Jimmy Simpson, being dysfunctional and leaving them which in part can explain so much on how O.J would act “macho” around everyone. He was awkward growing up with having to wear braces on his legs so most of the time he got picked on. He had to wear the braces until age five due to a diagnosed case of rickets and children would call him “waterhead” or “headquarters”. When O.J went to junior high he joined a gang called the Persian Warriors at age 14 and got caught stealing from a liquor store in the neighborhood. His mother ended up having him attend a private Catholic school which in turn put him back on a path towards positive things and better occupied him. O.J Simpson went to City College of San Francisco and then went onto get a scholarship to USC. He then became an...
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...of the State of California vs. Orenthal James Simpson ( O.J. Simpson murder case). Whereas in his initial defense Mr. Simpson claimed he was at home alone packing before he traveled to Chicago. He even had a witness named Rosa Lopez who claimed she saw his car parked outside his house during the time of the murders. Unfortunately for the defense her testimony was never able to reach the jury because his alibi fell through when Ms. Lopez was cross examined by the prosecutor on videoand could not account for the exact time she saw his car parked outside his home. A justification defense is when the accused accepts responsibility for the crime they are accused of, but then argues that the act the committed was justified due to the circumstances. This was the reason no charges were filed to Sarah McKinley. On New Year’s Eve 2011, two intruders armed with a 12 inch hunting knife threatened the lives of her and her infant child. She called 911 and before the police arrived at the scene the two men tried to make entry into the house through a barricaded door. With all lesser means exhausted she was forced to defend herself by means of shooting the first intruder as he made his way into the house. Upon the initial review of the case the Assistant District Attorney said that Sarah was acting in self-defense. The second intruder was later charged with first degree murder for acting as an accomplice while his partner committed a violent felony. This case sparked some controversy if the...
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...The O.J. Simpson Trial: How The Media Effects High Profile Criminal Cases Noah Norwood Florida State University Abstract This paper goes over the effects the media had on the O.J. Simpson case and how the media interfered. The O.J. Simpson murder case is touted as the most televised criminal trial in history and from the second the murders were discovered there was a media frenzy. On the night of June 12, 1994 the bodies of Nicole Brown and her waiter Ronald Goldman were found outside of Nicole’s condo both stabbed to death. The suspect, former athlete, icon, and actor Orenthal James (O.J.) Simpson was the main suspect of the crime. On June 16th, 1994 the LAPD pressed murder charges against him and placed a warrant for his arrest on which he agreed to turn himself in on June 17th 1994 at 11 A.M.. He would not show up to turn himself in and eventually the infamous White Ford Bronco police chase would ensue. Eventually O.J. would be brought in and face trial in what would subsequently lead to him being found not guilty. Throughout this paper we will go over the historical setting and the phases of the incident from the crime committed to the end of the trial. Along with this the effect the high volume of media coverage and publicity will be covered. Also research on how race and gender affected the outcome of this trial will be displayed. To conclude the O.J. Simpson murder trial was highly effected by the media interference from day 1, which caused a racial stir and a certain...
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...Janet Erly’s constitutional rights have been violated. Since she is indigent, she receives a subpar defender who does not spend more than 3 hours on a case. Erly should be given a retrial, where a fair trial will ensue. For years, the public defender's office has only been given half of what the district attorney has been funded. Therefore, the public defender's office has been given inadequate funding to the effect that Janet Erly could have been given a proper attorney. Janet was wrongfully charged when the court convicted her of an armed robbery. If Janet Erly had been given a competent attorney from the public defender's office, or if she was able to afford her own, the case outcome would have been much different. Erly’s sixth amendment rights were violated...
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...be able to assist lawyers with depositions, drafting of pleadings, subpoenas and, other legal documents is a very fulfilling task. There is one particular event that inspired me and propelled me into pursuing a career as a paralegal and that’s – watching and reading the civil case brought against Orenthal James Simpson (O.J), by the family of Ronald Goldman and Nicole Brown Simpson in 1997 - (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O._J._Simpson_murder_case). The depth in which the depositions were done and the discovery process led to a successful win in the civil trial. The success of the civil suit in my opinion was mainly due to the adequate and proper research that was done, no stones were left unturned and, even though O.J was found not guilty in criminal court for the death of Ron Goldman and, Nicole Brown Simpson respectively he was held responsible for their deaths in civil court. Seeing the outcome of the civil trial against O.J, I knew that I would really enjoy being a paralegal and, to be able to work for some of the best lawyers here at Finnegan & Wicker Law Firm, makes becoming a paralegal worthwhile. I sincerely hope that I can become a part of your prestigious organization and team. Nickey Simpson Paragraph 2 Hi Debbie, how is my favourite cousin doing? I’m writing to inform you of a position that has become available at Finnegan & Wicker Law Firm, where I’m employed. My boss Mr John Wicker Snr is seeking a reliable assistant and, I do believe that you would...
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...Case Study of O.J. Simpson This paper is a case study of an individual with an alleged abnormal personality disorder. An overview of this particular case will be stated. In addition, an explanation of the biological, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral components of the disorder will be a main focal point. This discussion is about a case study of O.J. Simpson, the famous football hero and even more famous subject of the most infamous murder trial in contemporary American history. Orenthal James Simpson was the subject of a California trial regarding a brutal murder of his wife Nicole Brown-Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman. Both victims were horribly murdered, the ferocity of these murders was apparent with the fact that Nicole Brown Simpson and Mr. Goldman’s heads were almost completely severed from their bodies. Truly, whoever committed this crime was a sociopath with no cognition of the normality that our society consider right or wrong. Yes, the question remains if Mr. Simpson committed this horrible, psychopathic act, this paper will delve into the scenario that he did, although he was figured innocent (Meyer, Chapman, & Weaver, 2009) The disorder in question is sociopathic, so what is a sociopath? Also known as Antisocial Personality Disorder, the definition is: Psychopaths have a personality disorder characterized by an abnormal lack of empathy combined with abnormally immoral conduct despite an ability to appear normal. In basic terms...
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...Case Study: O.J Simpson Jamie Berthelette Psy/410 May 14, 2012 Lara Ashbaugh Abstract This paper will mention Orenthal James Simpson also known as O.J Simpson. He was a very famous football player since college and went onto the pros. He was a dedicated athlete, good father, and also a husband not once, but twice. There will be highlights from the horrific event that took place June 12, 1994. It is believed that O.J Simpson suffered from Borderline Personality Disorder. Another issue that I feel O.J Simpson suffered from is Love Triangle Syndrome which explains why he acted, behaved at all times, and the way he was with Nicole Brown Simpson. O.J Simpson was born July 9, 1947 to Eunice whom she raised him and his three siblings alone after their father ran off on them. His father Jimmy Simpson, being dysfunctional and leaving them which in part can explain so much on how O.J would act “macho” around everyone. He was awkward growing up with having to wear braces on his legs so most of the time he got picked on. He had to wear the braces until age five due to a diagnosed case of rickets and children would call him “waterhead” or “headquarters”. When O.J went to junior high he joined a gang called the Persian Warriors at age 14 and got caught stealing from a liquor store in the neighborhood. His mother ended up having him attend a private Catholic school which in turn put him back on a path towards positive things and better occupied him. O.J Simpson went to...
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