Insurer's Got Simpson Covered
Regardless of how the jury comes back in the O.J. Simpson case, one thing is certain: His attorneys will get paid. That's because a simple extension of his homeowner's insurance policy is providing at least part of Simpson's legal defense in the wrongful death suits brought by the families of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.
Robert Kardashian Faces Ethics Probe
In sharing his doubts about Simpson's innocence on prime-time television,
Simpson defense attorney, Robert Kardashian, may have also brought some serious
ethics problems on himself. Last week, the California State Bar confirmed that
it had launched an investigation into whether Kardashian has breached the
attorney-client privilege in violation of state law.
A Trial Primer
If Simpson has been acquitted of murder, how can he be charged in a wrongful-death suit? What happens if he loses? Get background on the facts, issues and players in the civil suit against Simpson.
A Look at the Jury
A five-man, seven-woman jury with a white majority was sworn in to hear the
Simpson civil case. Race appeared to be a major issue during the month-long
period of jury selection, as the plaintiffs challenged mostly black jurors and
the defense mostly challenged whites. Here is a closer look at the panel.
Court TV Chat with Jeff Toobin
Jeff Toobin, author of the bestseller, "The Run of His Life: The People v. O.J. Simpson," was Court TV's guest Sept. 24, 1996 on America Online's Center Stage. He talked about covering the criminal trial for the New Yorker, his new book, and his thoughts on the upcoming civil trial.
Court TV Chat with Robert Shapiro
Shortly before the start of the Simpson wrongful-death trial, defense lawyer
Robert Shapiro, who represented O.J. Simpson in the double murder trial, joined
Court TV on America Online's Center Stage. Anchor Dan Abrams acted as moderator
as Robert Shapiro took questions from the audience. The following is a
transcript of that Sept. 9, 1996 event.
Court TV Chat with Simpson Prosecutor Hank
Goldberg
Shortly before the start of the Simpson wrongful-death trial, Hank Goldberg, one
of the prosecutors in the O.J. Simpson Case, joined Court TV on America
Online's Center Stage. Anchor Dan Abrams acted as moderator as Goldberg took
questions from the audience. The following is a transcript of that Sept. 9,
1996 event.
