OJ Simpson going on FOX to promote his new book "If I Did It"

[ken0042]

Originally Posted by Table 5

The prosecutors blew it, but the jury was out to lunch regardless.

During the trial I was in school; living right beside the university so I had ample opportunity to watch the trial and the highlights each day. I recall my prediction before the jury released their verdict; and I tended to agree with them.

From the evidence, I was very certain that he was guilty. However the defense was able to tear apart so much of the evidence. Keep in mind each of the points you mention were argued for several days. There was the issue of the missing blood taken from OJ, the glove that didn't fit, witnesses who lost track of time.

My personal belief was that he did indeed do it, and to try and make a case some evidence was planted. And with everthing that happened the jury gave the only verdict they could.

[KevanGuy]

Wow, this book has an interesting parallel. Ted Bundy met with a reporter before he was executed and basically did the same thing it would appear OJ has done here. He described to the reporter how he thought the murders all went down. Of course the entire thing turned into a masked confession. I am totally shocked OJ would do the same thing. Stunned actually.

I recommend the book to anyone interested in the Serial Killer mentality.

Without ever admitting that he performed any of these acts (he maintained his innocence until hours before his execution), Bundy offers a matter-of-fact, third-person account of how "someone" performing kidnappings, rapes, and murders might go about it and how that person might act under these circumstances.

http://www.amazon.com/Ted-Bundy-Conv...r/dp/1928704174

[Vulcan]

Originally Posted by Table 5

- DNA analysis of the blood found in, on, and near Simpson's Bronco revealed traces of Simpson's, Nicole's, and Ronald Goldman's blood.
- DNA analysis of bloody socks found in Simpson's bedroom were proven to be Nicole's blood.
- Simpson's hair was found on Goldman's shirt even though Simpson claimed not to have been at the home and never to have met Goldman.
- DNA analysis of blood on the gloves was proven to be a mixture of Simpson's, Nicole's, and Ronald Goldman's. The gloves also contained particles of Goldman's hair and carpet fibers from Simpson's Bronco.

The prosecutors blew it, but the jury was out to lunch regardless.

That was all there but when the cops lost their credibility, not that the LAP had much to begin with, with the blacks, the case went down the toilet.

[Blue]

Originally Posted by Displaced Flames fan

Don't blame the jury.

Blame the prosecutors. They were horrible.

The prosecuters were horrible yes but they still had enough evidence to convict him. The Jury was beyond incapable. They weren't 12 brain cells among them.

[JiriHrdina]

In my view FOX should not get off scott free on this one - if they have the lack of sense to actually provide this guy with a forum to describe in detail how he murdered the mother of his children - well they have crossed a pretty big line even for the network that aired "Man v. Beast".

Just a disgusting situation all way around.

[Cowperson]

Originally Posted by JiriHrdina

In my view FOX should not get off scott free on this one - if they have the lack of sense to actually provide this guy with a forum to describe in detail how he murdered the mother of his children - well they have crossed a pretty big line even for the network that aired "Man v. Beast".

Just a disgusting situation all way around.

It's very much a legitimate news story when the accused in such a high profile case - the Lindbergh kidnapping/murder case of its day - appears to come forward and confess after being cleared and now protected by double jeopardy.

The moral issue involves whether or not Simpson - not FOX - profits from the revelation.

Most newscasts and newspapers yesterday were piggybacking on the coming book and broadcast . . . . and all will be reporting what he says on the day he says it.

Not just FOX will be profiting from it . . . . and you, the consumer, will be demanding that information or you will be changing channels or buying another publication to find it.

By the way, many analysts feel Judge Ito was so bedazzled by the press coverage during the trial that he lost control of his courtroom, allowing the defence advantages it wouldn't normally have had. If there is blame for Simpson getting away with murder, Ito might share it as well.

Cowperson

[JohnnyFlame]

Originally Posted by Cowperson

It's very much a legitimate news story when the accused in such a high profile case - the Lindbergh kidnapping/murder case of its day - appears to come forward and confess after being cleared and now protected by double jeopardy.

The moral issue involves whether or not Simpson - not FOX - profits from the revelation.

Most newscasts and newspapers yesterday were piggybacking on the coming book and broadcast . . . . and all will be reporting what he says on the day he says it.

Not just FOX will be profiting from it . . . . and you, the consumer, will be demanding that information or you will be changing channels or buying another publication to find it.

By the way, many analysts feel Judge Ito was so bedazzled by the press coverage during the trial that he lost control of his courtroom, allowing the defence advantages it wouldn't normally have had. If there is blame for Simpson getting away with murder, Ito might share it as well.

Cowperson

Why should ITO take any blame -- It was all orchestrated by the WASP's. Ask the folks down in Watts --- they will tell ya that O.J. is innocent and nuthin but a victim of Whitey lies.

[mykalberta]

Originally Posted by Table 5

- DNA analysis of the blood found in, on, and near Simpson's Bronco revealed traces of Simpson's, Nicole's, and Ronald Goldman's blood.
- DNA analysis of bloody socks found in Simpson's bedroom were proven to be Nicole's blood.
- Simpson's hair was found on Goldman's shirt even though Simpson claimed not to have been at the home and never to have met Goldman.
- DNA analysis of blood on the gloves was proven to be a mixture of Simpson's, Nicole's, and Ronald Goldman's. The gloves also contained particles of Goldman's hair and carpet fibers from Simpson's Bronco.

The prosecutors blew it, but the jury was out to lunch regardless.

Agreed.

As a frequent view of FNC, I am ashamed at FoxCorp for promoting this guy.

MYK

[Mango]

I'm sorry the victims' families have to re-live this nightmare. I caught the Goldman's on Larry King last right and they both pleaded with viewers not to watch the interview or buy the book.

I will never care what this sick monster has to say. How can he face his children? What do his children think? Who would ever want to be around this man?

Disgusting and disturbing. I'm so very sorry for the families.

[Table 5]

Originally Posted by Cowperson

Not just FOX will be profiting from it . . . . and you, the consumer, will be demanding that information or you will be changing channels or buying another publication to find it.

I encourage everyone here to not do that. Don't give them your dollars/ratings.

[Reaper]

Originally Posted by mykalberta

Agreed.

As a frequent view of FNC, I am ashamed at FoxCorp for promoting this guy.

MYK

They're not just promoting him, the publisher of the book is owned by Rupert Murdoch, the owner of Fox.

[Cowperson]

Judith Regan tells why she wanted to do the Simpson interview . . . . fairly interesting and unexpected actually.

http://www.nypost.com/seven/11172006...ni_gittens.htm

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/arts...ook-Regan.html

Proceeds to Simpson's kids apparently . . . . . wonder how they feel about profiting from the actions of their mother's killer.

Cowperson

[ken0042]

There is one oddity from the article:

She said that on Oct. 3, 1995, the day Simpson was acquitted of killing his ex-wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ron Goldman, she told colleagues that the former NFL great would walk.

She claimed the "lies" Simpson made on the stand about his love for Nicole echoed the lies she heard in her own failed relationship.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't OJ not take the stand?

[DeanOMac]

Last I heard the Goldman's tried to get a court order in California to own OJ Simpson's likeness so that anytime he ever signed an autograph, made some sort of appearance (for money) or I guess in this case write a book/star on a tv show the Goldmans would get the money since they are still owed a massive sum. I don't know if this ever went through but maybe that is why the proceeds are going to his kids, so that OJ can yet again avoid paying the Goldmans what he owes them.

On a sidenote if the family has requested we do not buy the book then I will not. I however have to admit that I will be checking sites like this one to get updates on this.

[Cowperson]

After word of the book emerged, Regan wrote, she's watched as the media ''have all but called for my death for publishing his book and for interviewing him.''

''To publish does not mean 'to endorse'; it means 'to make public,''' she said.

''If you doubt that, ask the mainstream publishers who keep Adolf Hitler's 'Mein Kampf' in print to this day. ... There is historical value in such work ... for anyone who wants to gain insight into the mind of a sociopath.''

An excellent response.

Sidenote: Mein Kampf sold 100,000 copies in Turkey last year I think.

Cowperson

[ZDogg]

Even if he admits to killing them in the book can there be a retrial? I remember hearing something along the lines that since he has already been aquitted they cannot retry him for the same crime. Any lawyers out there want to shead some light on this subject?

[flambers]

OJ is scum, I for one will never buy the book or watch the Fox broadcast.

I can not imagine what the victims familys have to go through.... As for the Proceeds the only reason it will goto his Children and not himself is the Civil Lawsuit. If the money went to OJ the Vicitims families would automatically get the proceeds. By having the money going to his kids no one can touch it.

[jolinar of malkshor]

Originally Posted by ZDogg

Even if he admits to killing them in the book can there be a retrial? I remember hearing something along the lines that since he has already been aquitted they cannot retry him for the same crime. Any lawyers out there want to shead some light on this subject?

No he cannot be charge again for a crime he has been found not guilty of. It is call double jeopardy

[ken0042]

Originally Posted by flambers

If the money went to OJ the Vicitims families would automatically get the proceeds. By having the money going to his kids no one can touch it.

I suppose in a way the money is still going to the victim's family. I suppose one might even argue that Nicole's kids suffered more of a hardship than Ron's family did. As a man in his 50's, I would say Mr. Goldman was better equiped to deal with the tragic loss of his son than an 8 and 10 year old were to deal with the loss of their mother, and the fact that your dad was likely the killer.

Still not saying it is right, just throwing it out there.

[Eastern Girl]

Originally Posted by jolinar of malkshor

No he cannot be charge again for a crime he has been found not guilty of. It is call double jeopardy

Yeah, it's to prevent people from being tried for one crime repeatedly until they can find a jury that will convict.

Could they get him for obstruction of justice or something along those lines though, if he admitted it? I remember watching American Justice where there was a case that the guy got off and then they found undeniable evidence that he had done it so they got him for lying on the stand or something like that. I am pretty sure OJ didn't take the stand, but could they find something similar to get him on? Obviously that wouldn't be a big deal, but hell, get him for whatever you can.