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Lance Allan Ito (born August 2, 1950) is an American retired judge, best known for presiding over the criminal trial for the O. J. Simpson murder case, held in the Los Angeles County Superior Court in 1995.
Aug 19, 2023 · Retired Judge Lance Ito cleans the grave marker of his wife, Peggy York, a trailblazing LAPD detective who was the inspiration for the “Cagney & Lacey” TV show.
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Apr 12, 2024 · Lance Ito was the presiding judge of the 1994-1995 trial that acquitted O.J. Simpson of murdering his ex-wife and her friend. He retired from the bench in 2015 and lives a private life.
The televised trial catapulted many in that courtroom to national fame, including the man who presided over the shocking Oct. 3, 1995, acquittal: Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Lance Ito.
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Apr 11, 2022 · Judge Lance Ito presided over the O.J. Simpson murder trial in 1995, which made him a well-known figure in the media. Learn about his career, retirement, and personal life after the trial of the century.
- Jean Mendoza
Aug 19, 2023 · Lance Ito, who presided over the O.J. Simpson trial, visits his wife Peggy York's grave at Forest Lawn Memorial Park every week. He cleans, waters, and decorates her gravestone, remembering their 40-year marriage and her police career.
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Sep 15, 2023 · Los Angeles Times. Sep 15, 2023. Steve Lopez/Los Angeles Times/TNS Former Judge Lance Ito attends to the grave of his wife Margaret “Peggy” York, at Forest Lawn memorial park. “Peggy”...
