OJ Simpson dead at 76, after short battle with prostate cancer

[airportwoman]

Agree. I was with work friends at lunch in a packed restaurant across from my company, when the verdict came out. Stunning is a gross understatement. And the people who were cheering. And in this case, at this restaurant, those cheering were mostly men.
I was very naive back then. Not so much anymore.
That verdict certainly opened my eyes to the world of injustice.
I will never forget it. I still feel outraged.
JMO

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Like I probably said earlier, the only person I have spoken to who said they thought he didn't do it was someone who thought his older son did it.

 

[Knitty]

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[Knitty]

PLEASE STOP! Stop with the discussions about Cailtlyn Jenner or other cases. This is about O.J. You can discuss the trial and O.J. as a person but please do not stray off topic ok?
Thank you

Thread is open. Zero tolerance from here on out. Responding to someone who is disruptive is also disruptive.

 

[Smelly Squirrel]

Looks like the DM has yet to learn it's lesson.
Simpson's estate could try suing for defamation due to him not being convicted of killing his wife.

'OJ Simpson dead at 76 after cancer battle: Football star turned wife killer died at home 'surrounded by family'​

Not a fan of DM but they told the truth here, they didn't say he was convicted of it.

 

[al66pine]

Defamation of Character Lawsuit?

Looks like the DM has yet to learn it's lesson.
Simpson's estate could try suing for defamation due to him not being convicted of killing his wife.

'OJ Simpson dead at 76 after cancer battle: Football star turned wife killer died at home 'surrounded by family'​

@Izzylizzy
In case nobody has responded to ^this.^
in US, under (most/all?) state tort laws, the DEAD CANNOT BE DEFAMED.


Not a particularly authoratative source, but FWIW:
"Q: Is it possible to libel a dead person?
A: No. While a person’s estate can continue to pursue a libel claim filed by a person before his death, in America only a living person can initiate a defamation claim for damages to their reputation."
"Every week, Student Press Law Center attorneys answer a frequently asked question about student media law in “Ask SPLC.”

Can you libel a dead person? - Student Press Law Center

Q: A professor recently committed suicide at my school. Rumors abound that he had been caught up in a financial scandal, but he’s obviously no longer around to interview. Is it possible to libel a dead person? A: No. While a person’s estate can continue to pursue a libel claim filed by a person...

splc.org

I found a couple law firm websites addressing this issue w same conclusion, but if anyone wants further info, I'll search for applicable statute. Lemme know.

 

[al66pine]

In Civil Trial, Was O.J. actually found liable ex-wife's DEATH?

According to this below, dtd. Feb. 4, 1997, no.

"O.J. Simpson is liable for the death of Ronald Goldman and committed battery against his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson, a civil trial jury ruled Tuesday."

But still no defamation against the dead, imo.

________________________________________
"Jury unanimous: Simpson is liable"
"SANTA MONICA, California (CNN) -- ruled Tuesday.
The Superior Court jury awarded $8.5 million in compensatory damages to the Goldman family and to Ron Goldman's biological mother.
The jury ruled against Simpson on each of the eight technical questions of liability it was asked to consider. It effectively found Simpson liable for his ex-wife's death, though the Brown family did not seek such a verdict."

CNN - Jury unanimous: Simpson is liable - Feb. 4, 1997

 

[arielilane]

@danabrams

I covered every day of the #OJ Simpson case from inside the courtrooms. I lived his trials and talked to him regularly during the civil case. He was a murderer and yet his cases transformed my life. I’ll discuss tonight
@danabramslive

@NewsNation


12:27 PM · Apr 11, 2024

 

[RANCH]

A jury today found former football great O.J. Simpson responsible for the deaths of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald L. Goldman and awarded compensatory damages to Goldman's parents of $8.5 million.

In effect, the jury, by a 12 to 0 vote, agreed with the plaintiffs in the civil trial that Simpson, wearing a dark sweat suit, designer shoes and fancy gloves, slashed Nicole Simpson's throat and repeatedly stabbed Goldman to death on the night of June 12, 1994.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1997/02/05/jury-holds-simpson-responsible-for-slayings/c68ae871-0530-4346-9d90-7c105af770b2/

 

[al66pine]

Murder_trial_of_O._J._Simpson

My thoughts are with the families of Ron and Nicole and with those who loved OJ (not sure if he had a relationship with his children and/or other family members).

I was still in high school when the OJ trial was going on and I didn't watch it, but I remember the bronco chase on TV and I recall bits and pieces. Why was it the trial lasted as long as it did? I recall the jury was sequestered also. I saw a show and I wish I could remember the name of it.. something about the jury and each episode was a different case. I'll see if I can find it. I remember feeling sorry for the jury. I don't think a jury should be sequestered for nearly a year long trial. I don't think a trial should last a year. I don't understand that at all. It can't be THAT complicated that it takes that long to get through the evidence and facts.

@justtrish
Thia may help.

Murder trial of O. J. Simpson - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[justtrish]

I hope they will check for CTE. I think it could change the way some view him if there was something wrong with him and it could at least explain some things. There needs to be more done to study this so others who have CTE might have a chance of knowing while they are alive and maybe some treatments can be developed.

 

[layer]

I hope they will check for CTE

This

 

[c@tw0man]

Another arrogant monster, who got away with double murder.
The jury was mesmerized with Johnny's tricks, it was a travesty.
May OJ never find rest or peace.
He has met his judgement day. Selah.

 

[Smelly Squirrel]

To anyone that is interested & hasn't already seen this, I would strongly recommend the superb documentary O.J.: Made in America (2016). It follows O.J. as a youth, through his athletic career, marriages, the NBS/RG murder/criminal trial; the later civil trial; the subsequent Las Vegas theft & trial; etc. IMHO this is definitely one of the best documentaries ever made.

Yeah, it's excellent.

 

[RANCH]

I have no reason to believe OJ had CTE and that it contributed in anyway in him killing Nichole Brown and Ron Goldman.

Experts don't yet know how often CTE occurs in the population, but it appears to be rare. They also don't fully understand the causes. There is no cure for CTE.

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy - Symptoms and causes

www.mayoclinic.org

 

[Sundog]

Kato Kaelin Reacts to O.J. Simpson Death, Honors His Friend Nicole Brown Simpson: 'A Shining Light'

Brian 'Kato' Kaelin, a witness for the prosecution in the famed 1995 O.J. Simpson murder trial, shared a statement on Instagram in the wake of Simpson's death at 76 from cancer.

people.com

 

[Chimera]

For all of his success and wealth, I never thought O.J. Simpson was a happy man.

Sad day for his children, though.
Omo.

 

[vls12345]

Kato Kaelin Reacts to O.J. Simpson Death, Honors His Friend Nicole Brown Simpson: 'A Shining Light'

Brian 'Kato' Kaelin, a witness for the prosecution in the famed 1995 O.J. Simpson murder trial, shared a statement on Instagram in the wake of Simpson's death at 76 from cancer.

people.com

I think that's a very nice statement.

I think a guilty man walked free from his criminal trial. Nicole's Akita sealed it for me -- I think her dog would have taken down someone attacking her. But the dog knew OJ as the "alpha" so stood down. I don't know if legally the case was proven or not; I do know it must have been utter upheaval for the jurors to be on a trial that lasted so, so long. I think that was a mistake on the part of the prosecution. (Among others.) I still remember watching the verdict being read on a tv in the work break-room. MOO.

I can't wish cancer on anyone. But I can't muster much sympathy for him either.

I do send condolences for his children, not just for his passing, but for all the terrible things they have had to deal with. And I send condolences & wishes for warm memories to Ron's & Nicole's loved ones.

 

[Smelly Squirrel]

To anyone that is interested & hasn't already seen this, I would strongly recommend the superb documentary O.J.: Made in America (2016). It follows O.J. as a youth, through his athletic career, marriages, the NBS/RG murder/criminal trial; the later civil trial; the subsequent Las Vegas theft & trial; etc. IMHO this is definitely one of the best documentaries ever made.

Just noticed that it is playing right now on ESPNews. The network is airing all five 2-hour episodes in a row tonight. It is a long documentary but it doesn't feel that long, it is that good. It is the best true crime documentary I've ever seen. Hopefully they'll air it again soon.

 

[RANCH]

Just noticed that it is playing right now on ESPNews. The network is airing all five 2-hour episodes in a row tonight. It is a long documentary but it doesn't feel that long, it is that good. It is the best true crime documentary I've ever seen. Hopefully they'll air it again soon.

O.J. : Made in America is available on Hulu. I plan on watching it there when I have the time.

 

[IceIce9]

Just noticed that it is playing right now on ESPNews. The network is airing all five 2-hour episodes in a row tonight. It is a long documentary but it doesn't feel that long, it is that good. It is the best true crime documentary I've ever seen. Hopefully they'll air it again soon.

I agree. I watched it when it first came out, and I urged everyone I knew to watch it.