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What to know about the Menendez brothers' bid for freedom
Read full article: What to know about the Menendez brothers' bid for freedomThe district attorney of Los Angeles County has recommended resentencing for Erik and Lyle Menendez who were convicted for killing their parents in 1989 and may now have a pathway to freedom after spending 34 years behind bars.
Linda Deutsch, AP trial writer who had front row to courtroom history, dies at 80
Read full article: Linda Deutsch, AP trial writer who had front row to courtroom history, dies at 80Linda Deutsch, a special correspondent for The Associated Press who for nearly 50 years wrote glittering first drafts of history for many of the nation’s most significant criminal and civil trials died Sunday.
Nicole Brown Simpson's sisters want you to remember how she lived, not how she died
Read full article: Nicole Brown Simpson's sisters want you to remember how she lived, not how she diedThe sisters of Nicole Brown Simpson hope a new documentary on her life will explore how she lived, and not just how she died.
Donald Trump may be stuck in a Manhattan courtroom, but he knows his fave legal analysts
Read full article: Donald Trump may be stuck in a Manhattan courtroom, but he knows his fave legal analystsDonald Trump may be stuck in a Manhattan courtroom for his hush money trial, but he knows his favorite television analysts.
OJ Simpson has been cremated, estate attorney in Las Vegas says. No public memorial is planned
Read full article: OJ Simpson has been cremated, estate attorney in Las Vegas says. No public memorial is plannedO.J. Simpson's lawyer in Las Vegas says the former football star and celebrity criminal defendant has been cremated.
OJ Simpson's public life crossed decades and boundaries, leaving lasting echoes. Here are a few
Read full article: OJ Simpson's public life crossed decades and boundaries, leaving lasting echoes. Here are a fewO.J. Simpson's death is leaving a legacy across multiple areas of American life including sports, entertainment and the criminal justice system.
Executor of O.J. Simpson's estate plans to fight payout to the families of Brown and Goldman
Read full article: Executor of O.J. Simpson's estate plans to fight payout to the families of Brown and GoldmanThe executor of O.J. Simpson’s estate says he will work to prevent a payout of a $33.5 million judgment stemming from a wrongful death lawsuit filed years ago by the families of Simpson’s ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman.
The O.J. Simpson case forced domestic violence into the spotlight, boosting a movement
Read full article: The O.J. Simpson case forced domestic violence into the spotlight, boosting a movementThirty years ago, women’s rights advocates working to pass the 1994 Violence Against Women Act found domestic violence was still something of a hushed topic.
In death, 3 decades after his trial verdict, O.J. Simpson still reflects America's racial divides
Read full article: In death, 3 decades after his trial verdict, O.J. Simpson still reflects America's racial dividesFor many people old enough to remember O.J. Simpson’s murder trial, his 1994 exoneration was a defining moment in their understanding of race, policing and justice.
If O.J. Simpson's assets go to court, Goldman, Brown families could be first in line
Read full article: If O.J. Simpson's assets go to court, Goldman, Brown families could be first in lineO.J. Simpson died without having paid the lion's share of the $33.5 million judgment a civil jury awarded to the families of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman.
Where are they now? Key players in the murder trial of O.J. Simpson
Read full article: Where are they now? Key players in the murder trial of O.J. SimpsonThe June 12, 1994, killings of Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman brought the “Trial of the Century” that saw O.J. Simpson acquitted of the murders.
The OJ Simpson saga was a unique American moment. 3 decades on, we're still wondering what it means
Read full article: The OJ Simpson saga was a unique American moment. 3 decades on, we're still wondering what it meansO.J. Simpson’s death came almost exactly three decades after the murders that changed his reputation from football hero to suspect and cultural touchstone.
O.J. Simpson dead at 76 after battle with cancer, family announces
Read full article: O.J. Simpson dead at 76 after battle with cancer, family announcesBREAKING: O.J. Simpson has passed away at the age of 76 after his battle with cancer. Our deepest condolences to his family during this difficult time. May he rest in peace. #OJSimpson #RIP
New York AG says she’ll seize Donald Trump’s property if he can’t pay $454 million civil fraud debt
Read full article: New York AG says she’ll seize Donald Trump’s property if he can’t pay $454 million civil fraud debtDonald Trump could be at risk of losing some of his prized properties if he can’t pay his staggering New York civil fraud penalty.
With cameras capturing every word, the pressure is on for the Georgia judge over Trump’s indictment
Read full article: With cameras capturing every word, the pressure is on for the Georgia judge over Trump’s indictmentPast high-profile trials suggest additional scrutiny and stress for the four judges overseeing the indictments against former President Donald Trump.
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard: Uphill battle to rebuild images
Read full article: Johnny Depp and Amber Heard: Uphill battle to rebuild imagesAfter an explosive six-week libel trial followed by millions on social media and live TV, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard each face an uphill battle as they try to rebuild their images and careers.
Kim Kardashian West pokes fun at famous family as SNL host
Read full article: Kim Kardashian West pokes fun at famous family as SNL hostKim Kardashian West, sporting a hot pink catsuit, skewered everyone from her mom’s boyfriend to her famous sex tape and estranged husband Kanye during her first turn hosting “Saturday Night Live.”.
Jackie Mason, comic who perfected amused outrage, dies at 93
Read full article: Jackie Mason, comic who perfected amused outrage, dies at 93Jackie Mason, a rabbi-turned-jokester whose feisty brand of standup comedy got laughs from nightclubs in the Catskills to West Coast talk shows and Broadway stages, has died.
Derrick Henry becomes 8th player with 2,000 yards rushing
Read full article: Derrick Henry becomes 8th player with 2,000 yards rushing(AP Photo/Sam Craft)HOUSTON – Tennessee’s Derrick Henry became the eighth player in NFL history to run for 2,000 yards in a season on Sunday. Henry, who entered the game with 1,777 yards rushing, reached the mark on a 6-yard run in the fourth quarter on Sunday against the Houston Texans. He finished that drive with a career-high 246 yards rushing to give him the franchise record for a season with 2,023. Another long run, this one for 45 yards, put him at 201 yards rushing for the day later in the third quarter. Second-place rusher Minnesota’s Dalvin Cook entered this week with 1,557 yards rushing and missed Sunday’s game after the death of his father.
Floyd Little, Syracuse and Broncos great, dies at 78
Read full article: Floyd Little, Syracuse and Broncos great, dies at 78FILE - In this Sept.1969 file photo, Denver Broncos' Floyd Little avoids the tackle of New York Jets' Steve O'Neal (20) during a football game in Denver. Little, the Hall of Fame running back who starred at Syracuse and for the Denver Broncos, has died. (AP Photo/File)DENVER – Floyd Little, the versatile running back who starred at Syracuse and for the Denver Broncos, has died after a long bout with cancer. “So, I supposedly saved the franchise.”Little was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1983 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010. “Floyd Little was a true hero of the game," said David Baker, president and CEO of the pro hall.
New Yorker fires writer Jeffrey Toobin after Zoom incident
Read full article: New Yorker fires writer Jeffrey Toobin after Zoom incidentNEW YORK – The New Yorker has fired longtime staff writer Jeffrey Toobin after he reportedly exposed himself during a Zoom conference last month. He had already been on suspension and is also on leave from CNN, where he is chief legal analyst. “I was fired today by @NewYorker after 27 years as a Staff Writer. I will always love the magazine, will miss my colleagues, and will look forward to reading their work,” Toobin tweeted Wednesday. He is a former associate counsel in the Department of Justice who for the New Yorker has written about everything from the O.J.
This is where some of the key figures of the O.J. trial are now, 26 years later
Read full article: This is where some of the key figures of the O.J. trial are now, 26 years laterEver since O.J. Simpson was acquitted of murdering Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman 25 years ago, it’s been well-documented what Simpson has been up to, most notably, serving almost nine years in a Nevada prison for his role in a 2007 sports memorabilia robbery.
Court weighs allowing courtroom cameras in George Floyd case
Read full article: Court weighs allowing courtroom cameras in George Floyd caseThe judge overseeing the case has yet to decide whether cameras will be allowed. But the state attorney general’s office, which is prosecuting the case, opposes them, saying cameras would only create more problems. The former officers have consented to cameras, but prosecutors have resisted, saying they may revisit the issue as the trial nears. Defense attorneys say cameras would help ensure the trial is fair and open during the pandemic, when courtroom attendance has been limited to allow for social distancing. Kirtley, who is part of the coalition, said any concerns that cameras would be disruptive can be managed by the judge.
Alaska Bar sidesteps contentious Dershowitz keynote choice
Read full article: Alaska Bar sidesteps contentious Dershowitz keynote choiceANCHORAGE, Alaska Just days after the announcement that famed trial attorney Alan Dershowitz would be the keynote speaker sparked a controversy among its members, the Alaska Bar Association has canceled this years annual conference. Bill Walker, Dershowitz seems a complicated selection for the keynote in Alaska, where rates of violence against women are among the highest in the nation. Im sure he was paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to represent Jeffrey Epstein, Kendall said. I have no sympathy for that.Stone said the bar associations governing board will meet in September to discuss the selection process for keynote speaker going forward. Dershowitz said he would love to come to Alaska and give the keynote in 2021.
Ford revives Bronco brand, aims at Jeep's big off-road sales
Read full article: Ford revives Bronco brand, aims at Jeep's big off-road salesThis photo provided by Ford Motor Co. shows a 1967 Ford Bronco T67-515. Ford is reviving the Bronco SUV brand in an effort to cash in on the rugged U.S. off-road vehicle market now owned by Jeep. Ford believes the Bronco name will evoke good memories from its off-road heritage during a three-decade run that ended in 1996. Now Ford is reviving the Bronco brand name in an effort to take a slice. Although the new Broncos will share some parts with other Ford vehicles, theyve got beefed up suspensions and were designed for off-road use, the company said.
A ‘fitting’ anniversary: Gloves incident at O.J. trial still a hot debate, 27 years later
Read full article: A ‘fitting’ anniversary: Gloves incident at O.J. trial still a hot debate, 27 years laterDid they fit or not? More than a quarter-century later, that is still the big question regarding one of the biggest moments of what still is dubbed “the trial of the century.”