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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. Early life and career. Ito was born in Los Angeles to Jim Ito and Toshi Ito.
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. (Steve Lopez / Los Angeles Times)...
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Apr 11, 2022 · Judge Lance Ito is best known for presiding over the O.J. Simpson murder trial back in 1995. Ito's controversial decision to allow Simpson's eight-month-long trial to be televised resulted in a media circus as many sat in front of their televisions to watch every moment of the trial of the century. He was also criticized for permitting too many ...
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Oct 3, 2015 · Superior Court Judge Lance Ito addresses the court on Sept. 1, 1995. MARK J. TERRILL / Pool via AP, file. Despite inviting cameras into his courtroom, Ito was constantly angry with the media...
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Aug 19, 2023 · Retired Judge Lance Ito carries a watering can during a visit to his wife's grave at Forest Lawn. Peggy York died in 2021. (Steve Lopez/Los Angeles Times) From the trunk of his car, Ito...
Nov 13, 2023 · Former O.J. prosecutor Christopher Darden has received the backing of retired Judge Lance Ito in his run for a seat on the L.A. County Superior Court, Darden’s campaign announced today. Darden...
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. Quick Facts Judge of the Los Angeles County Superior Court, Appointed by ...