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O.J. Simpson case

The O.J. Simpson case involved the 1994 murder of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. Simpson, a famous football player and actor, was accused of killing Brown, his ex-wife, and Goldman. His trial garnered massive media attention. The prosecution presented DNA evidence linking Simpson to the crime scene, but the defense argued that evidence was mishandled and unreliable. After a lengthy trial, Simpson was acquitted of the murders in 1995, though many believed he was guilty. The case highlighted issues of race, media influence, and the legal system in America. In a separate civil case, Simpson was found liable for the deaths in 1997.