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Johnnie Cochran

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(RAW) O.J. Simpson defense: 'If it doesn't fit, you must acquit'

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The Moment Johnnie Cochran Realized O.J. Simpson Would Go Free | The Oprah Winfrey Show | OWN

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O.J. trial: Darden vs. Cochran...vs. Ito.

Johnnie Lee Cochran Jr. was an American lawyer and civil activist best known for his leadership role in the defense and criminal acquittal of O.J. Simpson for the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. He defended his client with rhymes like "if it doesn't fit, you must acquit!"
  • Personal 

  • Legal practice 

  • Return to private practice 

  • Clients 

  • O. J. Simpson 

  • Abner Louima 

  • Sean Combs 

  • Illness and death 

  • Posthumous ruling 

  • Legacy 

  • In popular culture