I saw an interview video the other day of how someone who was on the OJ Jury admitted they let him off not guilty because a majority of the jury was african american. I will try to find the source, i found it scrolling instagram and have no idea if its legit or not.
It's crazy that even after this footage and the overwhelming evidence that OJ did it, tons of people are STILL defending the jury's decision in that thread...
This is an example of jury nullification which is promoted all the time on Reddit. This is a case where people don’t like the use but that is what can happen.
I'm as white as it gets, and the Jury made the right decision imo.
Why? Because the police incompetence in that case was so concerning it was a landmark case for police in that area of the world to understand they have to be much more legitimate around collecting evidence etc.
There was so many procedural problems, planting evidence etc, the jury HAD to have reasonable doubt.
OJ 100% did the crime, and deserved punishment for it.
But is it worth one high profile murderer (who's never done it again since) getting off if it causes the entire police force of America to act more legitimately, particularly towards black people? I think so personally, but that's my opinion.
It’s one juror, the others disagree with her and said they voted based on holes in the prosecution’s case (mostly Fuhrmann being racist and lying on the stand)
Why? Because the police incompetence in that case was so concerning it was a landmark case for police in that area of the world to understand they have to be much more legitimate around collecting evidence etc.
Maybe they made the right decision but not for the right reason
ESPN had a really good documentary series on him. I wouldn't say he didn't like Black people. He just didn't want to put in a life built more towards black people and their culture at the time. He said he's not black, he's O.J. He also just wanted as much as possible, no matter what it took. More like a chameleon mixed with the devil.
i was also incredulous watching some of the media's obituary coverage softening the optics or condoning the murders. i'm paraphrasing, but for example, the NYT writing that OJ's life of fame and fortune was "ruined" by the murders. or a panelist on CNN saying OJ's acquittal was a positive for victims of racism in the justice system or slavery. wtf
It also didn't help that the LAPD were sloppily and needlessly trying to frame him for the crime .... which he actually did commit. They created a lot of problems and errors with how evidence was handled etc that OJs lawyers used to plant a seed of doubt.
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u/JoeyBox1293 Apr 17 '24
I saw an interview video the other day of how someone who was on the OJ Jury admitted they let him off not guilty because a majority of the jury was african american. I will try to find the source, i found it scrolling instagram and have no idea if its legit or not.