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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 and criminal acquittal of O. J. Simpson for the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman.
- Johnnie Lee Cochran Jr., October 2, 1937, Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
Apr 2, 2014 · Who Was Johnnie Cochran? Johnnie Cochran established himself as a sought after attorney dealing with high-profile police brutality cases involving the African American community. He attracted...
Feb 27, 2024 · Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. 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. In 1949 Cochran’s family moved from Louisiana to California, where he later.
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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.
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 · Johnnie Cochran, the lawyer who became a celebrity when he helped win O.J. Simpson's acquittal on murder charges, has died at age 67. Cochran coined the memorable phrase "If it doesn't fit, you...
Mar 30, 2005 · Johnnie L. Cochran Jr., whose fierce, flamboyant and electrifyingly effective advocacy in the O.J. Simpson murder trial captivated the country and solidified his image as a master of...