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Research the Internet and find a celebrated criminal prosecution case to analyze, such as a criminal case that received media attention. This case must have proceeded to trial; it cannot have been plea bargained or dismissed before the trial phase.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you address the following questions:

Summarize the criminal procedures that occurred in this case, from arrest through appeal, if applicable.

What was the crime the defendant was alleged to have committed? What are the elements of that crime? Is there sufficient evidence to believe the defendant guilty of this crime beyond a reasonable doubt? Explain.

Identify the legal defenses used in this case. Explain what the defense entails and if it is viable.

Based on the evidence, should, or did, the defense apply to either exonerate the defendant or reduce his sentence?

Format your answers consistent with APA guidelines

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Running head: ANALYSIS OF THE O.J SIMPSON CASE

THE PEOPLE v. O.J SIMPSON

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INSTITUTION AFFILIATION

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THE PEOPLE v. O.J SIMPSON

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The People v. O.J Simpson

If there has been a case that has generated a lot of media attention is that of celebrated
and controversial NFL player O.J Simpson. The trial of O.J Simpson which took place in 1995
was dubbed the drama of the century because of the headlines it generated. There is a need to try
and offer a little background to try and have a foundation on why the media took an interest in
the case. O.J Simpson was a celebrated sportsperson, having won the Heisman Trophy in 1968
which is usually given to exceptional talents in colleges. Simpson would then go and break
records in NFL, and some of the documents he kept are still standing, which shows the immense
talent which he possessed. After retirement, he took up successful roles as sports anchoring and
in acting.
O.J Simpson would marry Nicole Brown, and with whom they would have two children
with; Sydney Simpson and Justin Simpson. However, as has been seen as a trend among most
celebrities, Simpson was abusive to his wife, and she filed for divorce in 1992. Ronald Goldman
was a waite...


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