Courtroom Rules
This is the person accused of committing a crime.
What is the defendant?
(In this case, O.J. Simpson.)
O.J. Simpson was charged with two counts of this type of murder.
What is first-degree murder?
This group presents evidence to prove the defendant is guilty.
What is the prosecution?
This famous piece of evidence did not appear to fit Simpson during the trial.
What is the glove?
This group decides whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty.
What is the jury?
Johnnie Cochran (one of the lawyers) famously said this in reference to the glove.
What is, “If it doesn’t fit, you must acquit.”?
This is the formal statement where the defendant says guilty or not guilty.
What is a plea?
This group of 12 people must agree on a verdict.
What is the jury?
O.J. Simpson entered this plea in court.
What is not guilty?
The jury was even allowed to visit this place during the trial, which was unusual.
What is O.J. Simpson’s house?