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The not guilty verdict handed down to O.J. Simpson on October 3, 1995, sparked widespread division across racial lines in America. The implications of the trial reached far beyond the courtroom, highlighting systemic issues within law enforcement and the judicial system. Although Simpson was acquitted of the killings, he later faced civil liability for wrongful death in a separate lawsuit.
Years later, Simpson was involved in another high-profile case stemming from a robbery incident in Las Vegas, where he was ultimately sentenced to prison. He was released in 2017 after serving nine years, but the shadows of the Simpson trial continued to linger over his life.