On October 3, 1995, prolific football star and actor O.J. Simpson was found not guilty of the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman in a criminal trial. The country was shocked – there appeared to be a myriad of evidence pointing to Simpson as the clear culprit. However, there was one particular piece of evidence that kept the jury from convicting Simpson – the glove tied to the crime scene did not fit on his hand. But why would the fact that the glove did not fit mean that the jury must acquit?
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Social Media Tactics During Voir Dire
Social Media Tactics During Voir Dire
Social media has been a transformative and connective asset to people’s lives since it first began in 1997. Regardless of the platform, social media empowers users to display their thoughts, beliefs, and actions at the touch of a finger making it easier to learn more about each other than ever before. This transparency has enabled attorneys to utilize social media platforms in their cases and to learn more information about potential jurors during the voir dire process.
