Trial of the Century: Obstruction of Justice: Viewpoint of a Trial Watcher [Paperback]

Loretta Justice (Author), Adolfo Caso (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1996

Love, divorce, sex, money, lies, videotapes, audio tapes, racism, and a nefarious cop put the LAPD on trial against a football legend. There was something sinister, something terribly frightening to capture a worldwide audience. This is a narrative of the most intriguing, unloved case in history. OJ Simpson's biggest supporters were, and are still, African-Americans; more specifically, black women! Who could enjoy this saga as the average bi-racial housewife living, on the east coast, yet living a parallel to the Hall of Fame icon? The 'obstruction' consisted of the surreptitious rulings and tainted evidence which influenced the triumphs and tragedies, and prevented OJ's vindication in the public eye. Learn why he is still seen by many as the Brentwood butcher, and how public criticism has crumbled his private world, including his children, who are torn between love and security. Hear how the jurors survived 266 days of sequestration while OJ was incarcerated for 465 days. Would OJ's and Nicole's families recoil in harmony? In a climate of hatred, a cloud of opinions under an umbrella of racism -- did the trial divide or educate those naive to accusations and despair?

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Loretta Justice

Product Details

• Paperback: 383 pages
• Publisher: Branden Books (May 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0828320152
• ISBN-13: 978-0828320153
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,042,288 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Far better than the actual trial!, January 9, 2000

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Michael J Woznicki "Michael J Woznicki" (Holland, MA USA) - See all my reviews
(HALL OF FAME REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Trial of the Century: Obstruction of Justice: Viewpoint of a Trial Watcher (Paperback)

What is the most famous trial of the 20th century? Scopes Monkey? Brown versus the Board of Education? Miranda? Mike Tyson? More than likely O.J. Simpson and this book shows us why.

The author, Loretta Justice, brings to life a trial that for the most part was hated by everyone. Justice brings out the issues of race and racism that flooded and infected the process of the system of jurisprudence.

From court rulings that were amazing to tainted evidence to perjured testimony of witnesses, the author presents a compelling and pointed argument that money may buy you a great defense but it can't buy public opinion.

The books shows how Simpson is still treated as the "Brentwood Butcher" and how his live will never ever be normal again. The author does a great job; you have to decide if she is right. Overall exceptionally good reading!

5.0 out of 5 stars A VIEWPOINT OF "MOST TRIAL Watchers", August 21, 2002

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BARBARA BALL - See all my reviews

This review is from: Trial of the Century: Obstruction of Justice: Viewpoint of a Trial Watcher (Paperback)

This is the voice of most of America regarding OJ and the trial -- way to go Loretta Justice, your name says it all -- you speaketh the truth and it's justice for us all.

5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST NARRATIVE WRITTEN, August 21, 2002

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KRISTIN Q. (NEW YORK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Trial of the Century: Obstruction of Justice: Viewpoint of a Trial Watcher (Paperback)

THIS BOOK IS FABULOUS, THE WRITER IS ARTICULATE, PRECISE AND ACCURATE -- SHE TRULY CAPTURED THE TRIAL AND REMARKABLY FROM HER LIVING ROOM. HER ACCOUNTS OF DARDEN AND THE PROSECUTION WERE STRAIGHT FROM THE HIP AND SHE DOESN'T BITE HER TONGUE!!! THIS IS A GREAT BOOK FOR STUDENTS OR ANYONE WHO DIDN'T WATCH THE TRIAL TO GET AN ACCURATE REVIEW, WHICH INCLUDES ACTUAL QUOTES FROM THE PLAYERS. I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHICH TRIAL MS. JUSTICE WILL REVIEW NEXT!