Norway Crime and Justice Discussion OJ introduction
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What specifically is different about Norways C&J system?
Should we adopt their model of the criminal justice system? WHY or
Why not?
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Phil Vannatter
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Police obtain enough evidence to put out a warrant for OJs
arrest When OJ didnt turn himself in at a scheduled time, police
went to his house POLICE FIND A LETTER
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Is Simpsons reaction to his exwifes murder typical of an
innocent man? Admits he cut his finger the night of the murder No
alabi Suicide note, slow car chase with weird communication with
det. Lange, $8,750 cash, disguise, loaded gun, and passport There
is much more evidence to come! HOW DOES HE GO FREE??!!!
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Is on the Prosecution. Most prove BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT
Protect the innocent/punish the guilty. Rather let guilty go free
than imprison innocent person.
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No weapon No confession No eyewitness Totality of circumstances
Pieces of Puzzle
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Prosecution needs to prove these to a jury. Means=how
Motive=why Opportunity=window of time (no alibi)
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Willful, deliberate, premeditated. 1 count for Nicole 1 count
for Ronald
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1. Simpson was the person who stabbed Nicole and Ronald. 2. The
stabbings were the cause of their deaths. Simpson intended to kill
the victims. The killings were not committed on impulse, but were
the result of planning, however brief.
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Life in prison, no opportunity for parole. Could have been the
death penalty, if the prosecution chose to.
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1. Filing the Case downtown 2. Prosecutors do not file for the
death penalty
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The Process Voir Dire Translation.. What is it? What is the
objective? What do the defense Lawyers use to achieve this
objective?
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3.) No use of Preemptory challenges 4.) Marcia Clark had the
wrong idea regarding women on the jury
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By Race: 9 black, 1 Hispanic, 2 white By Sex: 10 women, 2 men
By Education: 2 college grads, 9 high school grads, 1 DROP
OUT!
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Opening Statements Prosecution Darden-(thesis) abusive husband
who turned violent over jealousy Marcia Clark-(supporting details)
overview of the evidence to come Defense Johnnie Cochran arthritis
prevented OJ from committing these murders Evidence was
contaminated, compromised, and ultimately corrupted
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Nicoles Sister: Denise Brown Ron Ship 911 dispatcher Allan Park
Kato Kaelin KEY EVIDENCE!
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Mistake 5: Chris Darden has OJ try on the glove If the Glove
dont fit, you must acquit
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Calling witnesses to the stand for days over..WHO KNOWS?!
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Undermine the prosecutions evidence concerning motive Simpson
was physically incapable of committing the crime Raise doubts about
the timeframe Key evidence was either contaminated or planted by
racist cops
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Review: not present during interrogation Video produced by the
prosecution taken shortly before the murders
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Fuhrman testimony Henry Lees testimony If the glove dont fit,
you must acquit Issue of race- RODNEY KING INCIDENT AND THE LA
RIOTS OF 1992!
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Record breaking Jury was sequestered for almost a year
Prosecution Summation Defense Summation 3 HOURS!!! NOT
GUILTY!!!!
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Held in Santa Monica 3 months Simpson did not plead the 5th
(clumsily trying to explain the unexplainable) New Judge does not
allow race card to be played, or police conspiracy Jury
concluded-using preponderance of the evidence test-OJ had
wrongfully caused the death of Simpson and Goldman
