Jesse Watters: This shocked the nation
Summary
TLDRThe transcript details the rise and fall of O.J. Simpson, from his successful sports and entertainment career to becoming a murder suspect. It covers the highly publicized trial, the racial divide it exposed, and the eventual acquittal. The narrative also touches on Simpson's attempts to reintegrate into society and his controversial book, culminating in the civil suit that found him liable for the deaths of Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman.
Takeaways
- ๐ O.J. Simpson was a highly successful and commercially appealing athlete, known for his skills on the football field and his charm off of it.
- ๐ฅ His recognizable face and charisma led to him being embraced by Corporate America and enjoying widespread popularity among diverse audiences.
- ๐ The tragic events of June 12th, 1994, drastically changed O.J. Simpson's public image, as he became the prime suspect in the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.
- ๐ The Los Angeles Police Department's search for O.J. Simpson and the iconic low-speed chase in the white Bronco captivated the nation and highlighted the intersection of media, law enforcement, and celebrity.
- ๐บ The O.J. Simpson trial was a media sensation, setting the stage for extensive live coverage of legal proceedings and turning the courtroom players into household names.
- ๐งช Questions surrounding the integrity of the LAPD and the novelty of DNA evidence played significant roles in the trial, with accusations of police misconduct and racial bias.
- ๐ The jury's swift verdict of 'not guilty' exposed deep racial divisions within the United States, with reactions varying greatly along racial lines.
- ๐ก The trial and its outcome raised critical discussions about the American judicial system, the role of juries, and the influence of money and legal representation in cases.
- ๐ Despite being acquitted in criminal court, O.J. Simpson was found liable for the wrongful deaths of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman in a subsequent civil trial.
- ๐ In a controversial move, O.J. Simpson published a hypothetical account of the murders in his book 'If I Did It,' which many interpreted as a confession to the crimes.
- ๐๏ธ The case remains a poignant reminder of the lives lost and the ongoing quest for justice, with the victims' families still seeking closure and compensation.
Q & A
What was O.J. Simpson's professional background before the murder case?
-O.J. Simpson was a renowned football player who had a 14-game season and was widely recognized for his commercial appeal, often referred to as 'Juice'.
How did O.J. Simpson's public image change after the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman?
-Before the murders, O.J. Simpson was universally loved by both black and white audiences and had crossed over into America's elite circles. However, after the murders, he went from being a star to a murder suspect, which drastically tarnished his public image.
What was significant about the Ford Bronco chase involving O.J. Simpson?
-The Ford Bronco chase was iconic as it was broadcasted live on television, with over 95 million Americans watching. O.J. Simpson was fleeing from the law in a white Bronco, an event that deeply captivated the nation.
What role did the media play during the O.J. Simpson trial?
-The media played a significant role during the O.J. Simpson trial. Cable news was just beginning, and the trial was broadcasted live, turning the courtroom players into household names and captivating the attention of the country.
What was the outcome of the O.J. Simpson trial?
-The jury found O.J. Simpson not guilty of the crime of murder. The verdict exposed America's racial divide, with different reactions from white and black communities.
How did the O.J. Simpson case impact the perception of the American judicial system?
-The O.J. Simpson case highlighted the flaws and biases within the American judicial system. It raised questions about the role of race, the effectiveness of the legal defense, and the influence of money in affording high-profile lawyers.
What was the 'If I Did It' book about?
-The 'If I Did It' book was written by O.J. Simpson and presented a hypothetical description of how he might have committed the murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown and her boyfriend Ron Goldman if he were the perpetrator.
How did the public react to the not guilty verdict in the O.J. Simpson case?
-The public reaction to the not guilty verdict was mixed and largely divided along racial lines. Many white Americans were shocked and believed that forensic evidence was overwhelming, while many black Americans felt that justice was served, as it represented a rare instance of a black person using the legal system to their advantage.
What happened to O.J. Simpson after his acquittal?
-After his acquittal, O.J. Simpson tried to reenter society but found it impossible due to his status as a social outcast. He played golf, visited nightclubs, and did interviews claiming to search for the real killer.
In what ways did the O.J. Simpson trial influence the Kardashian family's rise to fame?
-The O.J. Simpson trial produced rivers of content, and the Kardashian family, who were connected to O.J. Simpson's defense attorney Robert Kardashian, rose to prominence from the media attention surrounding the case.
What was the outcome of the civil lawsuit against O.J. Simpson for the deaths of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman?
-In the civil lawsuit, O.J. Simpson was found liable for the deaths and is still owed over $100 million to the families of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.
Outlines
๐ Rise and Fall of O.J. Simpson
This paragraph details the life of O.J. Simpson, from his successful football career to his transition into a well-known celebrity. It highlights his widespread appeal and acceptance in both black and white communities, his appearances in commercials and elite circles, and his tragic fall from grace when he became a murder suspect on June 12th, 1994. The paragraph also discusses the shocking impact of this event on the nation and the media frenzy that ensued.
๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ The O.J. Simpson Trial
This paragraph delves into the highly publicized trial of O.J. Simpson. It covers the controversial aspects of the case, including accusations of racism and misconduct against the LAPD, the novelty of DNA evidence at the time, and the intense public interest in the proceedings. The summary also touches on the dramatic moments of the trial, such as Simpson trying on the gloves and the defense's iconic arguments, leading up to the verdict of not guilty and the subsequent reactions from the public, exposing deep racial divides in America.
๐ Post-Trial and Civil Case
The final paragraph discusses the aftermath of the O.J. Simpson trial, including his failed attempts to reintegrate into society and the public's continued fascination with his story. It also mentions Simpson's controversial book, 'If I Did It,' which was marketed as a hypothetical confession. The summary concludes with the outcome of the civil case against Simpson, where he was found liable for the wrongful deaths of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, and the ongoing struggle of the victims' families for justice and closure.
Mindmap
Keywords
๐กO.J. Simpson
๐กMurder Suspect
๐กRacial Divide
๐กLegal Defense
๐กCriminal vs. Civil Trial
๐กMedia Coverage
๐กDomestic Violence
๐กDNA Evidence
๐กPublic Opinion
๐กLegal System
๐กCultural Impact
Highlights
A 14-game season was completed by O.J. Simpson.
O.J. Simpson was referred to as 'Jews' due to his commercial appeal.
The announcer mentioned that no one has more than getting into the blank card faster.
O.J. Simpson was embraced by Corporate America and was universally loved by both black and white audiences.
O.J. Simpson crossed over into elite circles, appearing on Monday Night Football, The Tonight Show, and commercials.
On June 12th, 1994, O.J. Simpson went from a star to a murder suspect.
Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman were found stabbed to death outside their home.
There was a history of domestic violence between O.J. Simpson and his ex-wife, making him the number one suspect.
The O.J. Simpson case shocked the nation and was unlike any other story seen before.
The O.J. Simpson chase was one of the most iconic police chases in history, with over 95 million Americans watching.
O.J. Simpson's trial was the trial of the century, beginning in 1995 and was broadcasted live on cable news.
The trial brought the courtroom and its players into household names, including the judge and defense attorney Johnny Cochran.
O.J. Simpson's defense involved trying on the gloves said to be from the murder night, which he claimed did not fit.
The trial exposed America's racial divide, with different reactions from white and black communities to the verdict.
The jury deliberations lasted only four hours, resulting in a 'not guilty' verdict for O.J. Simpson.
The O.J. Simpson case raised questions about the effectiveness of the judicial system and the role of juries.
After the acquittal, O.J. Simpson tried to reenter society but was a social outcast.
O.J. Simpson wrote a book titled 'If I Did It, Confessions of a Killer', which was a hypothetical description of the murders.
In the book, O.J. Simpson described a scenario where Nicole Brown Simpson hurt herself and Ron Goldman got into a fight.
O.J. Simpson was found civilly liable for the deaths, and his estate owes over $100 million to the families.
Transcripts
A
14 GAME SEASON.
WHICH IS WHAT HE DID.
>> Jesse: THEY CALLED HIM THE
JEWS FOR A REASON, HE HAD
BROUGHT A COMMERCIAL APPEAL.
>> -- JUICE.
[ โชโชโช ]
[ โชโชโช ]
>> Announcer: NOBODY HAS MORE
THAN TO GET INTO THIS BLANK CARD
FASTER.
>> Jesse: THEN IT WAS ON TO
THE BIG SCREEN.
>> HI EVERYBODY!
SOON BACK ON THE HORSE!
>> THAT IS WONDERFUL.
>> Jesse: O'JAYS RECOGNIZABLE
FACE WAS EMBRACED BY CORPORATE
AMERICA, AND HE WAS UNIVERSALLY
LOVED BY BLACK AND WHITE
AUDIENCES.
HE CROSSED OVER, AND SUCH AS
SMOOTH AND CHARMING WAY INTO
AMERICA'S MOST ELITE CIRCLES,
MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL, RAN WHAT
COUNTRY CLUB, THE TONIGHT SHOW,
COMMERCIALS, HOLLYWOOD, IN A WAY
THAT A BLACK ATHLETE HAS NOT
UNTIL THAT POINT.
HE HAD IT ALL.
UNTIL THE NIGHT OF JUNE 12th
1994, WHEN O.J. SIMPSON WENT
FROM A STAR TO A MURDER SUSPECT.
>> NICOLE BROWN SIMPSON, THE
EX-WIFE OF FOOTBALL PLAYER
TURNED ACTOR O.J. SIMPSON AND
THE MOTHER OF THEIR CHILDREN,
ANDREW FRIEND, RON GOLDMAN WERE
FOUND IN A POOL OF BLOOD OUTSIDE
OF BRAND WHAT IT.
THEY WERE BOTH STABBED TO DEATH,
WITH A HISTORY OF DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE BETWEEN THE COUPLE, TO
O.J QUICKLY BECAME THE NUMBER 1
SUSPECT.
>> Jesse: IT WAS EMERGENCY
THAT SHOCK THE NATION, THE PRIZE
HAS NEVER SEEN A STORY LIKE IT.
IT WAS UNTIL JUST FIVE DAYS
LATER, WHEN THEY CUT OUT OF GAME
FIVE OF THE NBA FINALS WITH THE
NEWS, THAT THE JUICE WAS LOOSE.
>> LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT
RIGHT NOW IS ACTIVELY SEARCHING
FOR MR. SIMPSON.
>> HE HAS A GUN.
>> Jesse: NAIMO MORE ICONIC
RJ'S IN THE WHITE BRONCO.
YOU CAN'T.
OVER 95 PERCENT OF THEM --
95 MILLION AMERICANS ALL AROUND
THE COUNTRY WATCHED AS O.J RAN
FROM THE LAW.
BUT EVEN FROM HIS JAIL CELL,
HISTER NEVER FADED.
POLICES OFFICERS OR BRINGING
FOOTBALL AND TRADING CARDS FOR
HIM TO SIGN, BUT THIS IS JUST
THE BEGINNING.
I MAKE A WITNESS AT TRIAL OF THE
CENTURY, BEGINNING IN 1995.
CABLE NEWS WAS JUST BEGINNING,
AND CORE TV CARRIED THE TRIAL
LIVE.
THE COUNTRY WAS ADDICTED, THE
COURTROOM TURNED TO PLAYERS INTO
HOUSEHOLD NAMES.
THE JUDGE, WHO DATE LET OUT
TURNED INTO A COMEDY SKETCH,
DEFENSE ATTORNEY JOHNNY COCHRAN
GOT A PARITY CHARACTER ON
SEINFELD, AND WHO CAN FORGET
KATO KAYLEN.
>> DURING THAT PHONE CALL,
SOMETHING UNUSUAL OCCURRED?
>> YES.
>> WHAT WAS THAT?
>> I HEARD AS SOMETHING ANNOYS.
>> HOW MANY?
>> OBJECTION.
>> THREE.
>> CANADIAN MUSTARD FOR US HOW
LOUD IT WAS.
>> SOMEWHAT YES.
>> GO AHEAD.
>> Jesse: JUST LIKE IT WAS
WHEN HE WAS RUNNING DOWN A FIELD
IN BUFFALO, IT WAS ALL EYES ON
JUICE.
>> IN FRONT OF THE JURY, OJ
SIMPSON TURN ON THE GLOVES
PROSECUTORS SAY HE WAS WEARING
THE NIGHT OF THE MURDER OF HIS
EX-WIFE.
HE TRIED TO SHOW THE GLOVES DO
NOT FIT.
THE JURORS LOOK SHOCK, STARTLED
AS O.J STOOD BEFORE THEM,
PULLING, PINCHING AND STRUGGLING
TO PUT THEM ON, WITH DISDAIN,
SHOWING THE DIFFICULTY SHOWING
THE JURORS THEY ARE TOO SMALL.
>> Jesse: THE TRIAL GAVE US
ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC LEGAL
DEFENSES OF ALL TIME, LISTEN.
>> LOOK AT THIS.
YOU HAVE BEEN SEEING ME FOR A
YEAR.
WHO IN MY?
I'M STILL JOHNNY COCHRAN WITH A
NIGHTCAP.
IF YOU LOOK AT O.J. SIMPSON OVER
THERE, AND HAS A RATHER LARGE
HEAD, O.J. SIMPSON IN A NIGHTCAP
FROM TOTAL BLOCKS AWAY, IS STILL
O.J. SIMPSON.
IT IS NO DISGUISE, IT IS NO
DISGUISE, IT MAKES NO SENSE, IT
IS AN FATE, IF IT ISN'T FIT, YOU
MUST ACQUIT.
>> Jesse: THE TRIAL LASTED
NEARLY A YEAR.
THE LAPD WAS CALLED RACIST IN
TRIAL, ACCUSED OF FRAMING
SIMPSON.
DNA EVIDENCE WAS FAIRLY NEW,
DETECTIVES WERE ACCUSED OF
SLOPPINESS AND CONTAMINATION AND
AMERICA WAS ON THE EDGE OF THE
SEAT.
JURY DELIBERATIONS LASTED ONLY
FOUR HOURS.
THE VERDICT WAS IN, AND AMERICA,
TIME STOOD STILL.
>> THE CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES, IN THE MATTER OF THE
PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA VERSUS O.J. SIMPSON
CASE NUMBER V. A. 211, WE THE
JURY ENTITLE ACTION FIND THE
DEFENDANT NOT GUILTY OF THE
CRIME OF MURDER IN VIOLATION --
[ Cheering and Applause ]
>> LOTS OF PEOPLE AS HE SAW HER
SOME PRETTY STRONG REACTIONS,
ALWAYS A VERY HAPPY.
>> AND VERY HAPPY FOR HIS FAMILY
AND CHILDREN.
THEY HAPPY.
MIMOSA VERY HAPPY AT THE JUSTICE
WAS SERVED.
>> Jesse: THE VERDICT EXPOSED
AMERICA'S RACIAL DIVIDE, WHITES
WERE FLABBERGASTED AT THE
ACQUITTAL, FORENSIC EVIDENCE WAS
OVERWHELMING.
O.J HAD GONE AWAY WITH MURDER.
MANY BLACK AMERICANS ARE
DIFFERENTLY.
FOR ONCE, A PERSON WHO LOOK LIKE
THEM WAS ABLE TO USE THE LEGAL
SYSTEM TO THEIR ADVANTAGE AND
GET AWAY WITH SOMETHING THAT
THEY BELIEVE WHITE AMERICANS
HAVE GOTTEN AWAY WAYS FOR FAR
TOO LONG.
JUSTICE WAS NOT ABOUT GUILT OR
INNOCENCE, IT WAS ABOUT BEING
ABLE TO AFFORD LAWYERS LIKE THE
DREAM TEAM.
YOU ASK PEOPLE, O.J INNOCENT OR
GUILTY?
TECHNICALLY HE WAS INNOCENT.
EVEN THOUGH EVERYBODY KNEW HE
DID IT.
BECAUSE YOU KNOW, THAT'S WHAT
THE LAW SAYS.
AMERICA'S JUDICIAL SYSTEM ย
WORKED, OR IT DID NOT WORK,
DEFINING ON WHO YOU TALK TO.
JURIES ARE FILLED WITH PEOPLE,
NOT MACHINES, AND SOMETIMES
PEOPLE SEND A MESSAGE, WITHOUT
WEIGHING ALL OF THE EVIDENCE.
AND THAT MESSAGES FINAL.
THE VERDICT MAY HAVE DIVIDED US,
BUT THE TRIAL BROUGHT US
TOGETHER.
A HUNDRED MILLION PEOPLE ย
WATCHED.
THOSE ARE SUPER BOWL NUMBERS.
THE EPISODE PRODUCED RIVERS OF
CONTENTS, THE KARDASHIANS, AND
HUMOR.
LOTS OF IT.
SOME OF THE DARK.
>> BEEN USING IT A LOT THIS
YEAR, YOU LINE YOUR QUARTERBACK,
RUNNING UP PATTERN, THE DEFENSES
FROZEN, ALLOWING YOU WIDE OPEN
TO BE OPEN ON THE OTHER SIDE,
HOLE IN THE MIDDLE AND A SEAM ON
THE LEFT.
[ Applause ]
[ Cheering and Applause ]
>> I REALLY HAVE TO GO, I HAVE
TO GO!
>> Jesse: AFTER THE ACQUITTAL,
O.J TRIED TO REENTER SOCIETY BUT
IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE.
HE WAS A SOCIALLY OUTCAST AT A
GUY, A DOUBLE MURDER FREE
WALKING THROUGH THE AIRPORT OR
SITTING ACROSS FROM YOU AT THE
BAR.
SIMPSON FOR YEARS WOULD TRADE
HIS SURROUNDINGS LIKE NOTHING
HAS HAPPENED.
HE PLAYED GOLF, OR NIGHTCLUBS,
DO INTERVIEWS CLAIMING HE WAS
LOOKING FOR THE REAL KILLER.
>> IF YOU PROMISE THAT YOU WOULD
NOT ASK ME ANOTHER QUESTION --
>> I WOULD NEVER.
>> WE WOULD NOT HAVE TO TALK
ABOUT IT ANYMORE.
>> THEY DO IT?
>> NO I DID NOT.
NOPE.
DID NOT DO IT.
>> AFTER WE FINISHED FILMING,
O.J SAID HE HAD A SURPRISE FOR
ME AND I WAS GENUINELY
SURPRISED.
I THINK IT WAS HIS IDEA OF A
JOKE AND THIS IS IT.
>> Jesse: O.J FAMOUSLY WROTE A
BOOK WRITTEN "IF I DID IT,
CONFESSIONS OF A KILLER" HE
CALLED IT A HYPOTHETICAL
DESCRIPTION OF HIS MURDERS OF
HIS EX-WIFE NICOLE BROWN AND HER
BOYFRIEND RON GOLDMAN.
AND WHEN HE WAS ON HIS MEDIA
TOUR, O.J SAID SOMETHING THAT
MOST TO THIS DAY BELIEVED WAS
HIS CONFESSION.
>> SHE HURT HERSELF, SHE FELL,
AND THIS GUY KIND OF GOT INTO A
KARATE THING.
AND I WAS LIKE DAZING YOU CAN
KICK MASS?
I GRABBED MY KNIFE, REMEMBER AND
BE HONEST, AFTER THAT I ย
REMEMBER, EXCEPT HIM STANDING
THERE AND IT'S ALL KIND OF
SCUFFLED AROUND, --
>> WILL KIND OF STUFF?
>> BLOOD AND STUFF.
I HATE TO SAY IT.
[ Laughter ]
>> YOU WRITE ABOUT REMOVING A
GLOVE BEFORE TAKING THE KNIFE
FROM CHARLIE?
>> YOU KNOW I HAD NO CONSCIOUS
MEMORY OF DOING THAT BUT
OBVIOUSLY IT MUST HAVE BECAUSE
THEY FOUND THE GLOVE THERE.
>> Jesse: O.J WE NOT HAVE BEEN
FOUND GUILTY IN A CRIMINAL COURT
OF LAW WHAT HE WAS FOUND CIVILLY
LIABLE FOR THE DEATHS AND STILL
TO THIS DAY, THE FAMILY, OVER
$100 MILLION IS OWED.
BUT IT'S JUST MONEY.
NOTHING WILL EVER BRING NICOLE
AND RON GOLDMAN BACK.
>> DO YOU BELIEVE IN HEAVEN AND
HELL?
>> YES.
>> DO YOU BELIEVE HE WAS SEEN A
GOAL?
>> YES, WHEN MOTHER AND MY DAD.
>> WHAT WILL YOU SAY TO HER?
>> YOU KNOW, I HAVEN'T THOUGHT
OF THAT, I WOULD HUG HER.
IT DEPENDS.
THEY KNO
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