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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Johnnie_CochranJohnnie Cochran - Wikipedia

    Cochran was born in 1937 in Shreveport, Louisiana. His father, Johnnie Cochran Sr. (October 20, 1916 – April 29, 2018), [7] was an insurance salesman and his mother sold Avon products. [8] The family relocated to the West Coast during the second wave of the Great Migration, settling in Los Angeles in 1949. [9]

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  3. www.britannica.com › biography › Johnnie-L-Cochran-JrJohnnie Cochran | Biography & Facts | Britannica

    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.

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  4. www.biography.com › legal-figures › johnnie-cochranJohnnie Cochran: Biography, Attorney, OJ Simpson Case

    Apr 11, 2024 · Learn about Johnnie Cochran, a prominent lawyer who defended celebrities and challenged police brutality. He led the "dream team" that acquitted O.J. Simpson in 1995, but faced controversies and health issues later.

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  6. www.nytimes.com › 2005/03/29 › nationalJohnnie Cochran, Famed Defense Lawyer, Is Dead at 67

    Mar 29, 2005 · Cochran died of a brain tumor at his home in Los Angeles, his family said. "Certainly, Johnnie's career will be noted as one marked by 'celebrity' cases and clientele," his family said in a statement.

  7. www.cochranfirm.com › johnnie-cochranThe Legacy of Johnnie Cochran - The Cochran Firm

    Mar 29, 2005 · Learn about the life and legacy of Johnnie Cochran Jr., one of the most influential and important attorneys of all time. From his humble beginnings in Louisiana to his landmark cases and achievements, discover how he became a leading authority on the criminal and civil justice system.

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  9. www.cbc.ca › news › worldJohnnie Cochran, who won O.J. Simpson's acquittal, dies

    Mar 30, 2005 · Johnnie Cochran was a famous and influential lawyer who defended many black clients and won O.J. Simpson's acquittal on murder charges in 1994. He died in 2005 at age 67 after a long career of fighting for justice and civil rights.

  10. www.seattletimes.com › nation-world › johnnieJohnnie Cochran Jr., who won murder acquittal for O.J ...

    Mar 29, 2005 · 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, you must acquit ...