The life of the deceased, OJ Simpson, was forever marked when he was accused of the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman in 1994.
North American authorities named Simpson as the main suspect in the murder of Brown and Goldman, who were found with multiple stab wounds in various areas of their bodies.
After Simpson refused to surrender to the authorities, his friend and former football teammate, Al Cowlings, decided to escape together in a van while the popular American figure hid in the back seat with a gun, threatening suicide. The chase was broadcast live on television networks and followed by millions of people throughout the country.
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Eventually, the van arrived at Simpson’s home in Brentwood, where he eventually surrendered to authorities.
After this event, Simpson faced a criminal trial for 10 months, where he unexpectedly emerged victorious, after legal maneuvers that allowed him to remain free.
Simpson’s legal team, led by famed defense attorney Johnnie Cochran, was able to plant reasonable doubt in the minds of jurors, leading to a “not guilty” verdict on October 3, 1995.
This event became a cultural milestone and sparked debate about the relationship between fame, justice, and the media in the United States.
Why was OJ Simpson imprisoned?
After being acquitted in the criminal trial, Simpson faced a series of civil lawsuits, including one filed by the Goldman family, in which he was found responsible for the death of Ron Goldman and ordered to pay multimillion-dollar damages.
However, his time behind bars was not directly related to the murders. In 2008, Simpson was convicted of armed robbery and kidnapping for an incident in Las Vegas, where he attempted to recover personal items he claimed belonged to him.
In 2008, he was convicted and sentenced to 33 years in prison, with a minimum of 9 years non-parole.
He served nine years in prison before being released on parole in October 2017.
In December 2021, Simpson completed his probation period and was finally free of all legal restrictions related to his case.
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