O.J. Simpson Murder Trial
Trial of the Century
Notable legal proceedings
Judicial Case
Concluded
Judicial Case
Concluded
Relevance
6/10
Judicial Case Details
Court
Los Angeles Superior Court
Verdict
Not Guilty
Location
Los Angeles, USA
Date Filed
1994
Case Number
BA097211
Date Closed
October 3, 1995
Summary
The O.J. Simpson murder trial (1994–1995) was one of the most publicized criminal trials in American history. Former NFL star O.J. Simpson was acquitted of the murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman despite substantial forensic evidence. The case highlighted racial divisions in America and raised serious questions about the justice system.
Timeline
Jun 12, 1994
Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman found murdered.
Jun 17, 1994
OJ Simpson leads police on slow-speed Bronco chase — live on TV.
Jan 1995
Trial begins. 150 million people watch verdict live.
Oct 3, 1995
Not guilty verdict announced. Country divided by reaction.
Evidence & Sources
Created
4/6/2026
Last Update
7/15/2026