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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 established himself as a sought after attorney dealing with high-profile police brutality cases involving the African American community. He attracted famous clients like...

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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 · Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. has been recognized as an outstanding trial lawyer, civil libertarian and philanthropist throughout the world. As a seasoned litigator, Johnnie was considered to be one of the leading authorities on the criminal and civil justice system, as well as an international leader in the legal profession.

  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 30, 2005 · World. Johnnie Cochran, who won O.J. Simpson's acquittal, dies. CBC News · Posted: Mar 29, 2005 7:22 PM EST | Last Updated: March 30, 2005. Johnnie Cochran, the lawyer who became a...

  8. Feb 23, 2024 · Johnnie Cochran, who gained fame for successfully defending O.J. Simpson against murder charges, died in 2005 from a brain tumor. Although Cochran had been part of a group advocating for...

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