Circus-like trial colors expectation; lawyers must re-educate a more cynical public

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The much-criticized trial of OJ Simpson for murder ultimately vindicated his controversial defense team and its strategy of picking at prosecution errors. Some observers noted that it is possible to raise reasonable doubt about anything, and others said lead defense counsel Johnnie Cochran went too far in his closing speech. The prosecution's case relied on forensic evidence, ultimately raising the troubling triad of a glove that did not fit; a lying, racist cop; and sloppy forensic work. Public opinion of lawyers has hit a low after the trial.

Cases, Attorneys, Lawyers, California, Defense (Criminal procedure), Simpson, O.J.

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D'Alemberte raps crime policy; outgoing ABA president says attorney general's report based on stale themes

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1991-1992 ABA president Talbot D'Alemberte has criticized Attorney General William Barr's suggestions for dealing with violent crime, stating that more prisons will not result in less crime, that changing evidentiary and habeas corpus rules would impinge on constitutional rights and that mandatory minimum sentences would skew the guidelines system. Members of the National District Attorneys Assn came to Barr's defense.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Criminal justice, Administration of, Administration of criminal justice, D'Alemberte, Talbot

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