News about Johnnie Cochran

It was the trial of the century that polarized America and gave the world its first taste of reality television. OJ Simpson's 1995 trial was one of the most watched events in television history, gripping viewers with gavel-to-gavel coverage for six months as the former NFL champ stood trial for killing his former wife, Nicole Brown, and her friend Ron Goldman. Judge Lance A. Ito's decision to allow a single camera in his courtroom arguably affected the case and provided daily salacious soundbites and memorable clips from grandstanding attorneys and emotional witnesses. Defense attorney Johnnie Cochran delivered the one of the most notable lines during the trial in his closing argument that has carried into pop culture: 'If doesn't fit, you must acquit.'

OJ Simpson was seen out and about in Las Vegas, catching with fans, but not appear to be in the best of shape. In recent sightings, the 76-year-old, who has been seen looking weak and frail, was in remarkably good shape over the weekend. Simpson, wearing a white Buffalo Bills hat and a white polo shirt under a blue jacket, shook hands with a fan of his.

As the frail 76-year-old was seen out and about in Sin City, NFL legend OJ Simpson appeared a far cry from his playing days. The former running back walked along with a slight limp and hunched back, despite being dressed in a grey polo top with matching tracksuit jacket and sweatpants. As he exited his black SUV in a parking garage and slowed down a little before picking up the pace, the ex-convict clutched what seemed to be an iPad under one arm.