Current:Home > MarketsLate Johnnie Cochran's firm prays families find 'measure of peace' after O.J. Simpson's death -Wealth Empowerment Academy
Late Johnnie Cochran's firm prays families find 'measure of peace' after O.J. Simpson's death
View
Date:2025-04-13 10:26:20
The Cochran Firm, which was co-founded by the late renowned lawyer Johnnie Cochran, released a statement following the news of O.J. Simpson’s death.
The firm first offered condolences to Simpson's family and friends, including his four living children, as they "mourn the passing of one of the greatest athletes in American history," before addressing his controversial life and the racial tensions surrounding Simpson's 1994 murder charge and trial.
“As we remain mindful of the considerable controversy that surrounded the life of O.J. Simpson over the last three decades, we cling to the hope that as a nation we will one day mature beyond the polarizing social forces surrounding the horrific deaths of two beautiful people, whose homicides came to be emblematic of the unspoken tensions of a nation that has struggled with social justice for centuries," the Cochran Firm said in a statement to USA TODAY Sports, "and pray that the families of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman may be able to find some measure of peace amid the unspeakably tragic realities that they have been forced to endure.”
The Simpson family announced Thursday the Pro Football Hall of Famer — who’s football fame was overshadowed after he was accused and later acquitted of murdering his former wife, Nicole Brown, and her friend, Ron Goldman — died Wednesday of cancer.
More:From the Heisman to white Bronco chase and murder trial: A timeline of O.J. Simpson's life
NFL DRAFT HUB: Latest NFL Draft mock drafts, news, live picks, grades and analysis.
Cochran was Simpson’s lead defense attorney in what is often referred to as "the trial of the century," which was held in Los Angeles, a city still reeling from the beating of Rodney King and subsequent riots. Cochran had several signature moments during the trial, including the quote "if it doesn't fit, you must acquit" after the prosecution requested Simpson try on a pair of gloves found at the murder scene. The trial elevated Cochran to one of the most famous attorneys in the world.
After the Simpson trial, Cochran, Jock Smith, Keith Givens and Samuel Cherry became the founding partners of Cochran, Cherry, Givens & Smith. The law firm that would later become The Cochran Firm.
Cochran died in March 2005 of a brain tumor. He was 67. His client list included the late Tupac Shakur, Snoop Dogg, Michael Jackson, Jim Brown and more.
The Cochran Firm, which still carries the lawyer’s namesake, now has several active offices across the U.S.
veryGood! (41)
Related
- Working Well: When holidays present rude customers, taking breaks and the high road preserve peace
- Political action committee fined in Maryland for text message without identifying line
- More than 90% of people killed by western Afghanistan quake were women and children, UN says
- Powerball jackpot: Winning ticket sold in California for $1.76 billion lottery prize
- A Georgia governor’s latest work after politics: a children’s book on his cats ‘Veto’ and ‘Bill’
- Astros eliminate Twins, head to seventh straight AL Championship Series
- New York officer fatally shoots man in fencing mask who charged police with 2 swords, police say
- Malaysia questions Goldman Sachs lawsuit over 1MDB settlement, saying it’s premature
- $73.5M beach replenishment project starts in January at Jersey Shore
- New Netflix show 'The Fall of the House of Usher': Release date, cast and trailer
Ranking
- Jury selection set for Monday for ex-politician accused of killing Las Vegas investigative reporter
- Argentina World Cup qualifier vs. Paraguay: Live stream and TV info, Lionel Messi status
- Japan government panel to decide whether to ask court to revoke legal status of Unification Church
- Family Dollar offering refunds after recalling hundreds of consumer products
- Who's hosting 'Saturday Night Live' tonight? Musical guest, how to watch Dec. 14 episode
- Researchers find fossils of rare mammal relatives from 180 million years ago in Utah
- Australian minister credits improved relations with China for the release of a detained journalist
- New Netflix show 'The Fall of the House of Usher': Release date, cast and trailer
Recommendation
Taylor Swift makes surprise visit to Kansas City children’s hospital
'Dumbest thing ever': Deion Sanders rips late kickoff, thankful Colorado is leaving Pac-12
Sculpture commemorating historic 1967 Cleveland summit with Ali, Jim Brown, other athletes unveiled
US inflation may have risen only modestly last month as Fed officials signal no rate hike is likely
The White House is cracking down on overdraft fees
Mexico celebrates an ex-military official once arrested on drug smuggling charges in the US
Billy Ray Cyrus, Tish Cyrus' ex-husband, marries singer Firerose in 'ethereal celebration'
Jeannie Mai Shares Message About Healing After Jeezy Divorce Filing