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🗓️ 13 February 2025

⏱️ 205 minutes

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Summary

Over thirty years ago O.J. Simpson, a star on the football field and the screen, stood trial for the brutal murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, his ex-wife and her friend. The trial attracted massive media attention as people worldwide tuned in to watch a not-guilty verdict that stunned many. This episode features the opening statement from O.J. Simpson’s defense, known by many as the “dream team,” who managed to get an acquittal despite overwhelming evidence against Simpson.

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0:00.0	The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are simply that.
0:04.8	Opinions.
0:05.7	All are presumed innocent until proven otherwise in a court of law.
0:09.7	Sensitive topics are discussed.
0:11.8	Discretion is advised.
0:13.9	All right, Deputy McNair, the jury, please.
0:17.7	I'm sorry, Mr. Darden.
0:26.6	The court, please consider giving once again the 1.02 instruction indicating to the jurors that statements of counsel.
0:30.6	No, that's part of my standard.
0:32.6	Okay.
0:33.6	Not rereading, but just reminding them of that.
0:35.6	And with regard to the exhibition of the defendant's needs,
0:39.2	will the court also advise the jury that that exhibition is not evidence?
0:43.6	That's understood.
0:44.6	And I'm sure Mr. Cochran will mention that to the jurors at the time.
0:48.9	He thinks that's appropriate, and he's also, I'm sure, advised the staff as to one that's going to happen.
0:54.3	And this is the last thing you're on.
0:55.3	As to the exhibition of the Neves.
0:58.1	Oh, yes, certainly.
0:59.1	It's not evident.
1:00.8	Yes, also the fact that you intend, you'll have to give the bailiff's advance notice.
1:06.2	I've talked to Deputy McNary, Your Honor, we're prepared on that.
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