Lessons from the O.J. Simpson trial I: What makes a defendant compelling?
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The public responded differently to the O.J. Simpson and McVeigh cases, with television playing a significant role in the Simpson case. The nature of public response to criminal trials was also an important factor, with a compelling defendant attracting great interest. The majority of Americans found it impossible to identify with McVeigh, but O.J. Simpson was known to most Americans for year through television. Race was also an important issue in the Simpson case.
Publication Name: Media Studies Journal
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 1057-7416
Year: 1998
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Lessons from the O.J. Simpson trial II: The camera is the defendant's friend
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Johnnie L Cochran Jr, a member of the O.J. Simpson defense team, believes that a camera in the courtroom reinforces the importance of the jurors decision. He believes cameras are educational for those who really wish to understand how democracy works, particularly the judiciary. He feels that cameras would be helpful in the federal court, but some judges are afraid of the cameras because of the Ito experience.
Publication Name: Media Studies Journal
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 1057-7416
Year: 1998
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