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Johnnie Lee Cochran Jr.[1] (/ ˈkɒkrən / KOK-rən; October 2, 1937 – March 29, 2005) was an American attorney from California who was involved in numerous civil rights and police brutality cases throughout his 38-year career spanning from 1964 to 2002.
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...
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Aug 18, 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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Apr 15, 2024 · 03:05 - Source: CNN. Stories worth watching 15 videos. Bob Costas on what Johnnie Cochran told him privately after the OJ Simpson trial. 03:05. Olympian murder highlights athlete femicide...
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Mar 29, 2005 · October 2, 1937 – March 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 ...
Mar 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 quote "If it doesn't...
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Mar 30, 2005 · Defense attorney Johnnie Cochran Jr., who famously defended football star O.J. Simpson, has died at 67 in his home in Los Angeles, a law firm partner confirmed.