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Sam Sheppard was an American osteopathic physician who gained notoriety in the 1950s after being accused of murdering his pregnant wife, Marilyn. His trial captured national attention and raised questions about the fairness of the American legal system, particularly due to media coverage and public opinion. Sheppard was convicted in 1954, but after a lengthy legal battle, his conviction was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1966, leading to a retrial where he was acquitted. The case has since been considered a significant example of the interplay between media, law, and public perception.

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