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The O.J. Simpson Trial Forced Us to Confront Domestic Violence

Nadra Nittle, Candice Norwood / The 19th Apr 15, 2024 His legacy will forever be linked to the trial for the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson, and the ways racial dynamics complicated it. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Where Is Reggie Bush’s Heisman Trophy?

Allen Barra / Truthdig Dec 13, 2017 The Heisman saga of the former USC running back reveals the hypocrisy of the NCAA, the governing body of American college sports. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

The People v. Simpson: What One of America’s Most Famous Trials Taught Us About Our Racial Divide

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Mar 9, 2016 The case against football hero O.J. Simpson was, yes, about murder. But, more important, it was about the long abuse of African-Americans in the system of justice and the black community's deep distrust of police and courts. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Lessons From the O.J. Simpson Case for the Presidential Race and the Nation’s Racial Divide

Marjorie Cohn / Truthdig Feb 18, 2016 The country's polarization between "black lives matter" and "all lives matter"—along with our divergent opinions on Beyoncé’s Super Bowl halftime performance—parallels the racial divide we saw 20 years ago in the aftermath of the former football player's trial. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

In Boston Bombing Trial, Winners and Losers Are Hard to Tell Apart

Bill Blum / Truthdig Mar 17, 2015 To a nation riveted by the televised trials of OJ Simpson and Casey Anthony, following a life-or-death courtroom drama with no cameras is proving to be a nail-biterTo a nation riveted by the TV trials of O Simpson and Casey Anthony, following a life-or-death court drama with no cameras is a nail-biter. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Warhol Portraits Stolen From L.A. Home

Staff / Truthdig Sep 12, 2009 A series of silk-screen paintings, made by Andy Warhol and mainly depicting ’70s-era athletes such as Dorothy Hamill and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, has allegedly been stolen from collector Richard L. Weisman's home on Los Angeles' Westside. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

O.J. Simpson Sentenced to Prison

Staff / Truthdig Dec 6, 2008 O.J. Simpson's fame in the football and film arenas was eclipsed by his nationally polarizing murder trial in 1995. On Friday, he was back in court in Las Vegas facing kidnapping and burglary charges, but the outcome was not in his favor this time. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )