Coverage dated April 11, 2024

In death, 3 decades after his trial verdict, OJ Simpson still reflects America's racial divides

Headline from WDIO Duluth

For many people old enough to remember O.J. Simpson’s murder trial, his 1994 exoneration was a defining moment in their understanding of race, policing and justice. Nearly three decades later, it still reflects the different realities of white and Black Americans.

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  1. Green Field Reporter

    In death, 3 decades after his trial verdict, O.J. Simpson still reflects America's racial divides - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    For many people old enough to remember O.J. Simpson’s murder trial, his 1995 exoneration was a defining moment in their understanding of race, policing and justice. Nearly three decades later, it still reflects the different realities of white and Black Americans.

  2. Triblive

    In death, 3 decades after his trial verdict, O.J. Simpson still reflects America's racial divides (opens Triblive)

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    For many people old enough to remember O.J. Simpson’s murder trial, his 1995 exoneration was a defining moment in their understanding of race, policing and justice. Nearly three decades later, it still reflects the different realities of white and Black Americans.

  3. WDIO Duluth

    In death, 3 decades after his trial verdict, OJ Simpson still reflects America's racial divides (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    For many people old enough to remember O.J. Simpson’s murder trial, his 1994 exoneration was a defining moment in their understanding of race, policing and justice. Nearly three decades later, it still reflects the different realities of white and Black Americans.

  4. PBS NewsHour

    Nearly 30 years after O.J. Simpson's acquittal, his death shows America's persistent racial divide (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    Some people recall watching their Black co-workers and classmates erupting in jubilation at perceived retribution over institutional racism. Others remember their white counterparts shocked over what many felt was overwhelming evidence of guilt.

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