By: Shane Lambert (reviewer)
Original Time of Writing: January 25th, 2025
The Infographics Show did a deep dive into the O.J. Simpson case. Those in the 45+ crowd will likely vividly remember the case, involving the former NFL player and small-time actor. Those a little younger will probably be at least familiar with the case, as it was a media sensation and has been revisited time and time again.
On the night of June 12th, 1994, someone killed Nicole Brown Simpson, O.J.'s ex-wife, and Ronald Goldman, a young man in the wrong place at the wrong time. O.J. Simpson was put on trial for the murders and acquitted, with many looking back and commenting that race, instead of evidence, played a big role in the case.
Review of The Infographics Show's O.J. Simpson Trial Episode
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| The Infographics Show's depiction of the jury. |
YouTube Channel: The Infographics Show
Episode: Everything You Didn't Know About O.J. Simpson's Murder Trial
Date: January 23rd, 2025
Facts and Opinions in The Infographics Show's O.J. Simpson Review
One thing I liked about this episode was just the barrage of facts about the case. The running time is two hours and two minutes. They cover more than just the bullet points. Some parts were too exhaustive, but I won't be overly critical for that.
As for opinions, as presented in the episode, it's clear that they think O.J. Simpson was guilty, despite the verdict. However, this is nothing more than a standard opinion nowadays.
O.J. Simpson, Rodney King and the 1992 Los Angeles Riots
I also liked that they looked at the case concerning the Rodney King fiasco, involving the LAPD. King was a black man who lived in southern California. He received a royal beatdown at the hands of the police, an assault which an onlooker filmed. The four police officers were not held accountable (3 acquitted, and 1 failed to reach a verdict). This set off a furious episode in southern California among sectors of the black population, known as the 1992 Los Angeles Riots.
I do think that the 1992 LA Riots affected the O.J. Simpson case. I think that the American federal government had a vested interest in the outcome of the case, and, in my opinion, there probably was federal government influence on the trial, accordingly.
As O.J. Simpson and his legal team became a symbol of racial justice and injustice, in my opinion, his acquittal ensured that there would not be immediate riots on a national scale. I actually think that helps explain how bad the prosecution was. The Infographics Show does cover the mistakes the prosecution made. Meanwhile, O.J.'s wealth explains how good the defense was. But I see the defense as having it made in this case, because I think the federal government was actually on the defense's side out of concern for national riots.
Did the O.J. Simpson Trial Have Government Influence?
What I would like people to think about when they think about the O.J. Simpson case is the conflict of interest for the government. The government is responsible for prosecuting suspects. However, governments are also supposed to keep public order -- and manage the country in a way that avoids riots. With the O.J. Simpson case, I think you have a suspect worthy of prosecution at the hands of the government, but you also have a government dealing with Simpson's celebrity status and predictable public backlash should a guilty verdict be returned.
So what does the government do when charged with two goals that are, as far as this case goes, dichotomized? Watch the video. I would say the episode of The Infographics Show presents a good coverage of the facts. As far as opinions, they are always embedded in any kind of documentary, and the episode offers opinions here and there, none of which I find to be distracting.
How Long Is The Infographics Show's O.J. Simpson Trial Episode?
You do have to make a commitment to watching this episode. It is a two-hour video, whereas a lot of their other episodes are under 30 minutes.
Exit link to YouTube: The Infographics Show's take on the O.J. Simpson Trial
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