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O.J. Simpson Trial Revisited, Looking Back At The Former NFL Player’s Infamous Murder Trial, and Surrounding Events

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O.J. Simpson Trial Revisited, Looking Back At The Former NFL Player's Infamous Murder Trial, and Surrounding Events

O.J. Simpson, the Hall of Fame football player and one of the most controversial personalities in U.S. sports history, has died after a long battle against prostate cancer.

He had an illustrious career that spanned 11 years in the NFL.

He was an exceptional running back at USC where he won a Heisman Trophy just before his association with the NFL.

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However, he is more known not for his prowess in the field but for the infamous murder trial of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman.

The case was one of the most widely covered by the media and now with the news of Simpson’s death the case has once again hit the limelight.

In 1994 Simpson was charged with murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman.

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The lifeless body of the duo was found by the neighbors when police went in to investigate after they heard the dogs barking.

Nicole Brown Simpson who was married to OJ Simpson from 1985 to 1992 was found stabbed to death along with her friend waiter Ron Goldman who was also murdered in the attack.

Simpson was the primary suspect and after investigation he was formally charged with the murder of his former wife and her friend.

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The police also recovered a blood-stained glove from Simpsons’ house which led the police to believe he was involved in the murders.

Simpson was arrested after a infamous police chase in his white Ford Bronco and was interned in the Los Angeles County Jail.

The trial began on January, 24, 1995 and was presided over by Judge Lance Ito. The case lasted for seven months and there were many ups and downs in the case.

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A crack team of high profile lawyers which included Simpson’s best friend Robert Kardashian who came out of retirement as well as many legal luminaries defended Simpson.

The defense punched a number of holes in the prosecution’s story and was able to convince the jury that there were many instances where crucial blood samples were manhandled and there was an element of doubt.

The defense also argued that Simpson was a victim of racial bias and the recovered gloves were too small to fit his hands.

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The glove ended up becoming a key part of the trial. After a lengthy trial the Jury concluded that Simpson was found not guilty by the jury on both counts of murder.

Incidentally, Simpson was pronounced non- guilty by a Jury which was a predominantly black panel of 10 women and two men.

However Goldman and Brown families put up a death lawsuit against Simpson in civil court and in 1997, a predominately white jury in Santa Monica, California held OJ Simpson liable for the two deaths and ordered him to pay $33.5 million in damages.

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However problems did not leave Simpson who escaped unscathed from the murder trial but was sentenced to up to 33 years in prison for a number of charges, including kidnapping and armed robbery on October 3, 2008.

Simpson was released in 2017 on parole and moved into a gated community in Las Vegas.

In 2024, Simpson was released on the grounds of good conduct and was granted early release from parole at age 74.

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Simpson’s defending lawyer team also included Robert Kardashian who played a crucial role in the trial.

Robert Kardashian was a close friend and lawyer to Simpson and was married to Kris Jenner in 1978 and the couple had four children together:: Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, and Robert Kardashian Jr. Robert.

However, Robert Kardashian defending Simpson also led to a massive rift between Kris and Robert, who were already divorced at the time but remained in touch as good friends.

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Also Read: O. J. Simpson Net Worth 2024: How Much was the Former American Football Player Worth?

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Bank of America Associate Dies with Acute Coronary Artery Thrombus

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Bank of America Associate Dies with Acute Coronary Artery Thrombus

Bank of America (BAC. N) announced on Monday that an investment banker at the organization met his/her ultimate demise. 

While the netizens are searching and speculating about the reason behind a Bank of America employee’s death, it is unveiled that the deceased passed away of natural causes, reported Reuters.

The details were confirmed by the Chief Medical Examiner of the New York Office when he was asked about decoding the possible reasons for the employees’ deaths. An email from the New York Office confirmed this. 

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The organization announced that the person “died of acute coronary artery thrombus.” The alleged disease “causes the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel of the heart.”

In the wake of this, the employer organization, Bank of America, announced that it would extend support to the deceased’s family. It further added, “our focus is on doing whatever we can to support the family and our team, who are devastated.”

Identity of the Individual 

Until now, Bank of America hasn’t disclosed the individual’s identity, age or name. 

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Even the deceased’s relatives have not shared the identity of the person, while they continue to grieve about his/her death.

The deceased employee was an important part of the FIG or financial institutions group. The work of FIG is to provide advices to bank clients regarding deals. 

A source familiar with the deceased employee of Bank of America revealed that the employee was to also be “a former member of the U.S. Green Beret special forces.”

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As per another person associated with this matter, the Bank of America employee met his/her ultimate demise on Thursday. 

According to Nairametrics, this tragic death incident follows certain complaints by junior banking colleagues. The complaints comprise working hours of employees being more than 100 hours a week during 2020 and beyond.

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New-Age Cheating Explained as IB Paper Leak Got 45K+ Downloads 

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New-Age Cheating Explained as IB Paper Leak Got 45K+ Downloads 

New-age cheating has currently dominated the of media headlines and social media platforms.

In this, students who sat for Class XII board exams for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) reportedly learned the question in on a Mathematics paper.

Later, they shared the questions online on social media. Moreover, they assisted students in different time zones who were yet to sit for the exam. 

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According to TOI, on May 1 and 2, the Math exam for two hours was conducted. However, reportedly on May 3, paper leaked news was discovered. 

These annual exams are conducted by IB in three time zones. 

IB has acknowledged the question leak situation due to difference in time zones. However, the country of origin of the leak hasn’t been made public yet. 

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Reportedly, principals in Mumbai alleged that the part was leaked from Turkey. 

Due to the time zone difference, the paper leak is more likely to benefit students in the Americas, Europe, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Moreover, it is less likely to benefit Indian students. 

The highlights of the report added that this is probably the first instance of a paper leak. The Switzerland-based board witnessed this scenario for the first time in its 55-year history, adds FirstPost.

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On Sunday, IB stated that there was no concrete evidence of the spread of the “time zone cheating.” However, they did discover a number of students who were involved in the practice. 

SCMP reported that “the materials were downloaded more than 45,000 times.”

What is the International Baccalaureate (IB)?

International Baccalaureate (IB) is a Switzerland-based board for providing education to students. It was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. 

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Its curriculum is divided into 4 programmes for students from 3–19 years. 

1. Primary Years Programme (3-12 years)

2. Middle Years Programme (11-16 years)

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3. Diploma Programme (16-19 years)

4. Career-Related Programme (16-19 years)

India has a total of 210 IB World schools. Chennai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi have the larger concentrations of schools in India.

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North Braddock Church Shooting: Bernard Polite Threatened Pastor, Got Arrested

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North Braddock Church Shooting: Bernard Polite Threatened Pastor, Got Arrested

A church service in North Braddock, Pennsylvania was agitatedly disturbed on Sunday. 

A 26-year-old man, who was identified as Bernard Polite, is said to be behind the shooting that took place at Jesus’ Dwelling Place Church. 

Bernard Polite allegedly brandished a firearm during his sermon targeting Pastor Glenn Germany. 

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The shooting incident at North Braddock Church occurred shortly after 1 p.m.  NBC reported that Pennsylvania State Police charged the 26-year-old. 

Video Footage Obtained 

A video clip was obtained by the church’s deacon. Pastor Glenn Germany shared the footage online. In the clip, an alarming moment can be spotted when “the pastor was confronted by Polite, with the firearm visibly aimed in his direction.”

Pastor Germany said, “I was like, this is not happening” to CBS

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In the video, Deacon Clarence McCallister could also be spotted rushing towards the 26-year-old and throwing him to the ground. Deacon revealed that it was his stimulus that worked, as his mind reacted promptly to the pandemonium. 

Prior to this shooting incident, congregants had accumulated at the Jesus’ Dwelling Place Church to participate in the religious proceedings. Pastor Glenn Germany was guiding everyone. 

However, the peace of the surroundings broke out when police entered the church wielding a firearm with alleged intent.

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The attack on Pastor Glenn Germany is a lesson for the world to understand the importance of having strong security measures at in church. The safety of parishioners and clergy personnel should not be avoided at any cost. 

Many houses of worship are equipped with increased security. However, prompt readiness and alertness needs to be emphasized. 

According to TimesNow, congregations and religious leaders were advised by the authorities to continue being proactive and watchful while resolving any potential threats approaching.

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