The 1995 murder trial of ex-football star O. J. Simpson captivated the nation. His epic and televised trial was one of the most notorious cases of the 20th century, marking the first time a trial received such intense scrutiny from the media. Simpson’s ‘not guilty’ verdict stunned the country and led to wild press about whether or not evidence had been plant ... Show More
Sep 2021
Hollywood Scandals: Charles Manson
After spending half his life behind bars, Charles Manson leaves prison with dreams of a Hollywood recording career. But when he is rejected by Hollywood, Charles Manson’s hunger for fame runs so deep, he’s willing to play any role he can get – preferring infamy to anonymity. Holl ... Show More
45m 41s
Jan 2020
The Murder Trial of OJ Simpson - 25 Years Later
The OJ Simpson murder trial is arguably one of the most intriguing cases in modern criminal history. Over 25 years later, and no one’s really sure exactly what happened to OJ’s ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ron Goldman on the night of June 12, 1994. OJ Simpson was ... Show More
1h 5m
Oct 2022
The People vs. O.J. Simpson: What the Jury Never Heard
<p>In this Dateline classic, Josh Mankiewicz sits down with O.J. Simpson prosecutor Marcia Clark and other key players and witnesses from the criminal trial that consumed and divided a nation more than a quarter century ago.</p><p>Additional footage: KCOP-TV, Los Angeles, CA</p>< ... Show More
1h 22m
Apr 2024
How covering O.J. Simpson reshaped entertainment
In the wake of O.J. Simpson's death last week, writers David Dennis Jr., Jael Richardson, and Eric Harvey reflect on how O.J.'s murder trial in 1995 pushed conversations about race, privilege, domestic violence, and narcissism into the national spotlight, and how the unprecedente ... Show More
25m 24s
Jun 2024
The Crimes Of OJ Simpson: The Unmasking
On June 17th, fans tuned in to watch Game 5 of the 1994 NBA finals. 95 million eyes were glued to TV screens nationwide, but they weren't watching the game. Instead, they watched as dozens of police cars chased a white Ford Bronco down the streets of Los Angeles. In the back seat ... Show More
21m 39s
Apr 2024
O.J. Simpson: The Trial of the Century
O.J. Simpson, the acquitted California murder defendant, former football star and actor, died of cancer on April 10th, 2024. In 2021, CBS News Special Correspondent James Brown looked back on the influence and impact of O.J.'s trial that changed America and continues to reverbera ... Show More
43m 10s
Jan 2023
Revisiting the Infamous Trial of OJ Simpson: A Look Back at the 'Trial of the Century
Join us as we take a look back at one of the most iconic moments in American history. On June 17, 1994, a white Ford Bronco drove down Route 91 in LA, with OJ Simpson in the back seat, wanted for the murder of his ex-wife and her friend. Tune in as we explore the events leading u ... Show More
2h 14m