The 1995 murder trial of O.J. Simpson attracted extraordinary television audiences. Simpson, a former football star and actor, was acquitted of the criminal charges in 1995, while a later civil case found him liable for wrongful deaths.
Celebrity and the courtroom
The trial demonstrated how a famous defendant could turn legal proceedings into a national media spectacle. Television networks devoted extensive daily coverage to the case.
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