Sociology

Extra credit - review on OJ Simpson case

The O.J. Simpson case is one of the most interesting and controversial criminal cases have heard about. In 1994, O.J. Simpson was accused of murdering his ex wife along with her friend. Because Simpson was a famous football player and actor, the case quickly received a huge amount of attention from the public.

What stands out the most about this case is the amount of controversy surrounding it. he prosecution presented DNA evidence that was believed to be connected to Simpson. However, the defense argued that the investigation was poorly handled. he trial because so intense that millions of people began following the case, especially when Simpson tried on the evidence gloves in court.

I find the verdict very nteresting because Simpson was found not guilty in the trial of 19955. However, two years later, a civil jury found him liable for the wrongful deaths of Nicole Brown and Ronald Goldman. To me, the difference between the two outcomes show how complicated the legal system can be and how different standards can affect the result of the case.

In my opinion, the O.J. Simpson case was about much more than the trial itself. It brought attention to issues such as race, class, and police.