O.J. Simpson

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In this article, the writer examines the O.J. Simpson case in which Simpson was put on trial for the murder of his ex-wife. The writer provides a summary of the case and then discusses that today, 11 years after the case ended, the debate over Simpson's innocence or guilt continues. The writer notes that Simpson, a college football star, has moved on with his life. However, his reputation haunts him. The writer comments that, throughout the trial and even now, people around the world have conflicting and strong opinions about whether or not Simpson is guilty. The writer points out that some say he looked guilty and displayed behavior that is commonly associated with abusive husbands and privileged celebrities, however, others truly believe that he is an innocent victim of a racist system. The writer concludes that regardless of whether Simpson is guilty or innocent, he is a free man.

Outline:
Introduction
Summary
Guilty or Not?
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The prosecution seemed to have a strong case at first, as Simpson had a clear motive, an opportunity and no alibi. He had a history of physically abusing and harassing Nicole and had made violent threats against her. The prosecution proved that he had recently bought a knife similar in size and shape to what was believed to be the murder weapon. Finally, it was believed that Simpson dropped the bloody gloves, one at the crime scene and one at his home, and that he wore shoes the same size as those found at the crime scene."
"The defense case was not nearly as strong. There were no witnesses to the crime and no actual murder weapon could be found. However, the defense argued that Simpson was framed by police officers and found numerous flaws in the police evidence. They argued that Simpson was as a black victim of a white judicial system, on trial simply because he was a black man and the victim was a white woman."

Sample of Sources Used:

• BBC. (1995). The OJ Simpson Case. BBC News. Retrieved from the Internet at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/crime/caseclosed/simpsoncase.shtml.
• Jet Magazine. (July 25, 1994). Opinion poll says race plays role in O.J. Simpson case. Jet Magazine.
• Reed, Ishmael. (September, 1994). The O.J. Simpson case - discussions of murder case. Ebony.
• Davis, Thulani. (August, 1995). You learn to be skeptical - O.J. Simpson case. The Sporting News.
• CNN. (October 3, 1995). Not guilty: "Trial of the century" ends with Simpson's acquittal. Retrieved from the Internet at: http://www.cnn.com/US/OJ/daily/9510/10-03/index.html.

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