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That's what everybody wants to know. The physical and circumstantial evidence was overwhelming. This was a prosecutor's dream that quickly turned into a nightmare. I think a general explaination would have to be that Marcia Clark and her team for the prosecution were just 'out-lawyered'.
I believe the trial was lost with the change of venue. The trial was moved to downtown LA instead of where the crime was committed. The jury pool was very different than in Brentwood, an affluent mostly white neighborhood. Bailey may not be the best attorney but he can pick a jury.
A contributing factor was the judge, Ito. The thinking was to put an Asian judge in so neither side could scream predjudice. I felt Ito leaned heavily to the defense.
And lastly, the defense turned this trial into a color match. This crime was not about color, his or hers, it was about an abusive husband that got away with murder. Mark Furman was just a scapegoat. The possibilty that the whole investigating team would be in on a frame-up. The idea is rediculous, and it's hard to believe that 12 intelligent people could have fallen for such a cheap tactic.
Answer: It was said that they had reasonable doubt, so he was acquitted.
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∙ 9y agoIn a criminal trial the burden of proof falls to the prosecution. They must <i>prove</i> guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. In a civil trial the jury has to be reasonably certain (for lack of better word) that the defendent is guilty. In simpler terms, it takes much less to prove guilt in a civil trial. This makes sense, most civil trials are about money. In the OJ Simpson civil trial the jury found him responsible for two deaths which caused great suffering of the Browns and Goldmans. But of course both familys only cared about money. A small amount of which was donated for charity.
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What month did OJ Simpson trial begin?
OJ Simpson was acquitted of murder charges on October 3, 1995.
Did O.J. Simpson go to jail for murder?
No, O.J. Simpson did not do time for murder. He was acquitted of the murder charges. He is currently serving a sentence in Nevada for a robbery. Details can be found by using the link below, and it is there that you can read a synopsis of the legal battles Mr. Simpson has fought.
What year is OJ Simpson finally convicted of murder?
The O. J. Simpson murder case (officially called the People v. Simpson) was a criminal trial held in the Los Angeles County, California, Superior Court in which former American football star and actor O. J. Simpson was charged with the July 8,1994 murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman. The case has been described as the most publicized criminal trial in American history.Simpson was acquitted after a lengthy trial that lasted over nine months-the longest jury trial in California history.
How does the American criminal justice system work in the OJ Simpson case?
in the 1994 murder case of OJ Simpson
How old is OJ Simpson?
NFL running back and acquitted murder suspect Orenthal "O. J." Simpson is 70 years old (birthdate: July 9, 1947).
What month did OJ Simpson trial begin?
OJ Simpson was acquitted of murder charges on October 3, 1995.
Did O.J. Simpson go to jail for murder?
No, O.J. Simpson did not do time for murder. He was acquitted of the murder charges. He is currently serving a sentence in Nevada for a robbery. Details can be found by using the link below, and it is there that you can read a synopsis of the legal battles Mr. Simpson has fought.
How do you use acquital in a sentence?
O.J. Simpson's acquittal was unexepected, as we all thought he was guilty.
How many times has snoop dogg beat murder charges?
Snoop Dogg has beat murder charges only once and he was acquitted.
Did the victims family get justice from O J Simpson?
O.J. Simpson was acquitted of the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman in a criminal trial. However, their families obtained a civil judgment against him for wrongful death. So, while criminal justice was not served, there was some form of accountability in the civil trial.
How did Nicole Simpson die?
Nicole Simpson was murdered. Her ex husband O. J. Simpson was arrested and tried for her murder. He was acquitted at the end of the trial.
What year is OJ Simpson finally convicted of murder?
The O. J. Simpson murder case (officially called the People v. Simpson) was a criminal trial held in the Los Angeles County, California, Superior Court in which former American football star and actor O. J. Simpson was charged with the July 8,1994 murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman. The case has been described as the most publicized criminal trial in American history.Simpson was acquitted after a lengthy trial that lasted over nine months-the longest jury trial in California history.
What was OJ Simpson last criminal charge?
OJ Simpson's last criminal charge was the murder of his wife, the dates should be on wiki. Hope this helps!
How does the American criminal justice system work in the OJ Simpson case?
in the 1994 murder case of OJ Simpson
How old is OJ Simpson?
NFL running back and acquitted murder suspect Orenthal "O. J." Simpson is 70 years old (birthdate: July 9, 1947).
Did the two trials in the OJ Simpson case violate the Fifth Amendment's protection against double jeopardy?
I am answering this question with the assumption that it is the murder trials you are asking about. No, the fifth amendment was not violated in these cases. The first trial was a criminal trial in which OJ was acquitted (found not guilty) of the murder charges. The second trial was a civil trial in which the families of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman sued OJ for wrongful death and battery. OJ was unanimously found guilty of wrongful death and battery against Ronald Goldman and battery against Nicole Brown Simpson. He was ordered to pay 33,500,000.00 in damages.
John Carpenter the director is he the same person who was acquitted of murder?
John Carpenter the director has not been acquitted for murder.
