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    Johnnie Cochran

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  1. Johnnie Lee Cochran Jr. (/ ˈ k ɒ k r ə n / KOK-rən; October 2, 1937 – March 29, 2005) was an American attorney best known for his leading role in the defense during the murder trial of O.J. Simpson.

  2. Apr 11, 2024 · Johnnie Cochran was a famous attorney who took on police brutality cases and defended celebrities like Michael Jackson and O. J. Simpson. He also led the defense team of O. J. Simpson in the 1995 murder trial, which was highly publicized and controversial. Learn about his life, education, cases, controversies and death.

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  3. May 1, 2024 · Johnnie Cochran (born October 2, 1937, Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.—died March 29, 2005, Los Angeles, California) was an American trial lawyer who gained international prominence with his skillful and controversial defense of O.J. Simpson, a football player and celebrity who was charged with a double murder in 1994.

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  4. Mar 29, 2005 · Learn about the life and legacy of Johnnie Cochran Jr., one of the most influential and important attorneys of all time. From his humble beginnings in Louisiana to his landmark cases and achievements, discover how he became a leading authority on the criminal and civil justice system.

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  5. Mar 29, 2005 · March 29, 2005. > LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Johnnie L. Cochran Jr., who became a legal superstar after helping clear O.J. Simpson during a sensational murder trial in which he uttered the famous...

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  7. Mar 31, 2005 · Johnnie Cochran was a famous and influential lawyer who defended many black clients and won O.J. Simpson's acquittal on murder charges in 1994. He died in 2005 at age 67 after a long career of fighting for justice and civil rights.

  8. Mar 29, 2005 · LOS ANGELES — Johnnie L. Cochran Jr., who became a legal superstar after helping clear O.J. Simpson during a sensational murder trial in which he uttered the famous quote “If it doesn’t fit,...

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