Stay updated with breaking news from Lance Ito. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
The June 12, 1994, killings of Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman brought what's dubbed the “Trial of the Century” that culminated with O.J. Simpson's acquittal of the murders. The announcement Thursday that Simpson is dead has brought renewed attention to the closely watched trial and the fascinating cast of characters who played a role in the case.
New York (CNN) — Editor’s Note: A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. Sign up for the daily digest chronicling the evolving media<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://whdh.com/news/how-oj-simpsons-trial-of-the-century-reshaped-the-national-media-and-opened-the-door-to-donald-trumps-presidency/">Read More</a>
The impact Simpson, who was tried and acquitted for the gruesome murder of his ex-wife and her friend, left imprinted on US media will endure long beyond his death.
In light of Simpson's shocking death, we take a look back on one of America's most controversial cases.
What happened to OJ Simpson's 'Frogmen' pilot and did the NBC executive Don Ohlmeyer demote "Saturday Night Live's" Norm Macdonald for his OJ jokes?