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Take Two

Remembering the OJ Simpson verdict 20 years later

By Take Two Staff
Published Oct 2, 2015
Defendant O.J. Simpson (C) cheers while standing with his attorneys F. Lee Bailey (L) and Johnnie Cochan Jr (R), after hearing the not guilty verdict in his criminal murder trial, Los Angeles, California on October 3, 1995.
Defendant O.J. Simpson (C) cheers while standing with his attorneys F. Lee Bailey (L) and Johnnie Cochan Jr (R), after hearing the not guilty verdict in his criminal murder trial, Los Angeles, California on October 3, 1995.
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Remembering the OJ Simpson verdict 20 years later

Twenty years ago, the football hero-turned-actor OJ Simpson was found not guilty of killing his ex-wife and her friend. 

The verdict marked the end of 16-months that riveted the nation in what came to be known as the "trial of the century." It also raised many questions about race relations in the United States. These questions are still very much with us.

Jerry Uelmen was one of Simpson's defense attorneys. He joined us to talk about the trial, the media's role and its influence on the law. We were also joined by civil rights attorney, Connie Rice.