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Robert Shapiro

Robert Shapiro is an American attorney best known for his role as a key defense lawyer in the high-profile O.J. Simpson trial during the 1990s. He gained national attention for his legal strategies and public persona during the case, which centered on Simpson's alleged murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. Beyond this trial, Shapiro has had a successful legal career, founding a legal firm and advocating for various causes, including criminal justice reform. His work has influenced public perceptions of the legal system and celebrity trials in America.