Johnnie Cochran
Johnnie L Cochran, Jr. (October 2, 1937 – March 29, 2005) was an American lawyer. He is most known for his part in the acquittal of O. J. Simpson for the murder of Simpson's ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman.
Cochran also represented many different celebrities and victims. He became known as an early advocate for the victims of police brutality.[1] Cochran helped Sean Combs win an acquittal after being indicted on stolen weapons charges and bribery in 2001.[2] After the case, he decided to retire.
On March 29, 2005, Cochran died from a brain tumor in his home in Los Angeles, aged 67.[3]
Johnnie Cochran Media
- JLC Office at The Cochran Firm 4929 Wilshire Blvd.jpg
Cochran's office, maintained in his memory at The Cochran Firm, 4929 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California
- Photograph Johnny Cochran speaking at St. Sabina mass (14746291811).jpg
Johnnie Cochran speaking at St. Sabina mass
- J Cochran Jr Middle School.jpg
Johnnie L Cochran Jr. Middle School (formerly Mt. Vernon Jr. High) in Los Angeles
References
- ↑ Showy, Tenacious Lawyer Rode Simpson Murder Trial to Fame. https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A10668-2005Mar29.html. Retrieved 2016-03-02.
- ↑ "'Puffy' Combs Not Guilty in Gun Case". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2016-03-02.
- ↑ "Famed attorney Johnnie Cochran dead". CNN. Retrieved 2016-03-02.
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