In 1994, Orenthal James "OJ" Simpson Was Tried for the Murder

question 49

Multiple Choice

In 1994, Orenthal James "OJ" Simpson was tried for the murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman.The 11-month televised trial that ended with his acquittal has been described as the most publicized criminal trial in history, with an estimated 51 million audience watching the verdict.Based on this information, in what layer of the wedding cake model would this case belong?

• A)celebrated cases
• B)serious felonies
• C)lesser felonies
• D)misdemeanors

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