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Johnnie Lee Cochran Jr. [1] ( / ˈkɒkrən / KOK-rən; October 2, 1937 – March 29, 2005) was an American attorney from California who was involved in numerous civil rights and police brutality cases throughout his 38-year career spanning from 1964 to 2002.
May 1, 2024 · Johnnie Cochran (born October 2, 1937, Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.—died March 29, 2005, Los Angeles, California) was an American trial lawyer who gained international prominence with his skillful and controversial defense of O.J. Simpson, a football player and celebrity who was charged with a double murder in 1994.
Apr 11, 2024 · Attorney Johnnie Cochran took on highly publicized police brutality cases and defended such celebrity clients as Michael Jackson and O. J. Simpson.
Mar 29, 2005 · LOS ANGELES — Johnnie L. Cochran Jr., who became a legal superstar after helping clear O.J. Simpson during a sensational murder trial in which he uttered the famous quote “If it doesn’t fit,...
Mar 29, 2005 · LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Johnnie L. Cochran Jr., who became a legal superstar after helping clear O.J. Simpson during a sensational murder trial in which he uttered the famous quote "If it doesn't...
Mar 29, 2005 · Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. has been recognized as an outstanding trial lawyer, civil libertarian and philanthropist throughout the world. As a seasoned litigator, Johnnie was considered to be one of the leading authorities on the criminal and civil justice system, as well as an international leader in the legal profession.
Mar 30, 2005 · Johnnie Cochran, the lawyer who became a celebrity when he helped win O.J. Simpson's acquittal on murder charges, has died at age 67.
