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Did the OJ trial enflame race relations in the United States?

On this episode of Direct Impact, Rick Sanchez discusses the recent death of famed American football player and former murder suspect O.J. Simpson. O.J.’s name became a byword for controversy in the United States in the 1990’s. His trial, after his wife was found dead, enthralled the nation for a year and was viewed by many as the “trial of the century.” But what did the O.J. trial say about social and in particular race relations in the United States? Did the verdict enflame race relations and is the US still coping with its impact? Join Rick Sanchez for a discussion with legal and media analyst Lionel as well as radio host and attorney Robert Patillo for this riveting discussion. You don’t want to miss it!

6.05.2024
27:0 min
6.05.2024
27:0 min
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Did the OJ trial enflame race relations in the United States?
Direct Impact is Rick Sanchez's analysis on the top global news stories of the day. Rick uses his experience as a journalist to take a look at global politics in hotspots around the world typically ignored by mainstream media like Russia, China, India, and Africa. The show features interviews and Rick's take on the news of the week.