Courtroom cameras face new scrutiny; critics say Simpson case should not be televised

Article Abstract:

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. Critics of cameras in the courtroom feel the trial vindicated their fears.

Public opinion, Cameras in the courtroom, Cameras in court

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Verdict on Simpson trial: observers say prosecution lost the case over a bloody glove, racist cop

Article Abstract:

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.

Analysis, Discrimination in criminal justice administration, Criminal justice discrimination, Evidence, Criminal, Criminal evidence

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A childhood tragedy vexes courts; case of 9-year-old accused killer remanded for decision on adult trial

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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has sent the Cameron Kocher case back to the trial court in a continuation of the battle over whether to try the boy as an adult for his murder of Jessica Ann Carr. He was nine at the time of the crime and the victim was seven years old. If the case does end up in juvenile court, Kocher would be treated as a 'dependent,' meaning the emphasis would be on rehabilitation, rather than a 'delinquent,' where he could be sent to a juvenile home.

Juvenile courts, Waiver of jurisdiction of, Waiver of juvenile court jurisdiction

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