The O.J. Simpson Trial: Inside the shocking verdict (2016)

In 1995, a court case riveted the U.S.: the murder trial of O.J. Simpson. Kyra Phillips speaks with a witness who took the stand, reporters who were inside the courtroom, and even a juror to break down the infamous case. #CNN #News

[DrexelGregory]

You’re still reporting on this 30 years later, and we’re still watching

[armorofgod]

hopefully he repented, because with the judge he's facing now, there are no lawyers or jury

[GotoHere]

Legend has it, OJ is still looking for the killers. Searching golf courses, beach resorts and stripper clubs.

[chrislaustin]

I am African American, and grew up in South Central LA and was living there when the trial started, and I thought he was guilty from day one. Innocent people don't run, guilty ones do, and OJ was set to try and disappear. Secondly, he had a fresh cut that he explained different was to different people, it was never the same reason twice. His blood was at the scene, and before the "he was set up" group arrives, no one knew OJ was even connected to this case until much later. So they would have had to know where he would be, have his blood ready to go, and know a double homicide would take place. As far as anyone knew, OJ could have at some ones house with plenty of witnesses or halfway around the world. You can't set someone up with that amount of unknowns.

Was there a racist cop involved, YES, and I have ZERO love for the PD, but for this to be a set up, many would have to be involved and why would anyone risk their jobs for OJ? He wasn't a champion for the black community or doing good things for young black people. He moved as far away as possible and dated whites exclusively at this point, and I wouldn't even consider him "Black" if not for the color of his skin. I've know white folks who are blacker than OJ has ever been, or ever will be.

Lastly, the crime scene shoe prints had been from rare and expensive Italian made shoes, that OJ denied ever having or owning(why lie about that?). Well guess what, he owned them and there's documented proof of him wearing them. This crime scene was also horrific, and not a typical quick kill situation. It reads like a crime of passion, as the anger shown was off the charts, and guess who had a documented history of abuse? You guessed it, OJ! So for anyone thinking his son did it, or some drug dealers, or whatever else conspiracy your believing, STOP! OJ did it, if there was a 3rd of this much evidence towards anyone else, they would be locked up for life, but OJ just like most rich people get a different system in their favors.

[Altt]

The shock on his face when he saw that picture of him wearing the murder's shoes... come on people. That was complete shock. 40:04

[afonsords]

Update for those wondering: OJ only served 9 out of those 33 years, and was released from prison on October 2017.

[bufnyfan]

After the verdict of "Not Guilty" was read, in October 1995, prosecution lawyer Christopher Darden said: "Some day Simpson will face a different judge. And Nicole and Ron will be there. And there won't be a "dream team" there to defend him". Well, that day has come and I think the verdict was far different.

[stellarwind]

The Rodney King verdict predetermined the outcome of this case.

[kstephen]

This is the longest I have watched CNN in a long time

[joaopontes]

No one can make a good movie about this, because the reality is much more impressive.

[AlonsoRules]

If Rodney King didn't happen, this trial would have been totally different

[Michael_Vargas]

I remember being in my mothers womb while the final verdict was aired. So many different reactions when it was announced

[subterraneanhomesickalien]

Oj's expression when he shown the picture of him wearing "those ugly ass shoes" 😂

[markio]

Everyone knew he was guilty..but LA police did a terrible job with the evidence gathered. The doubt was created and that was enough to let him walk.

[PinstripePride]

How this man was found not guilty is mind blowing 🤯

[universe.x]

O J himself was surprised he was found not guilty 😂😂

[trevorvilakazi]

Ive gone over this case so many times over the years and to this day, I still am so fascinated at all the characters that played a role. Its such an unbelievable story. It really could only have happened in America. From South Africa

[verabolton]

This man clearly got away with so many crimes, it's absolutely incredible.
And he's out again as a completely free man, having served only 9 years of a 33 year sentence!
He's enjoying his wealth while avoiding to pay the millions for the Goldman family.
Mind boggling 🤯

[Chasm]

Then who did it? Nothing said about that. Isn't that rather important?!

[MsRadred]

I remember our Geometry teacher turning the TV on in class to watch the verdict come in. I’ll never forget hearing the sounds of both dissatisfaction and some happiness with the verdict being shouted out from each classroom all down the hall.