FBI Releases Extensive O.J. Simpson Records
The FBI has published nearly 500 pages of documents related to O.J. Simpson, released two months after his death. The files primarily cover the criminal investigation surrounding the 1994 murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, with Simpson identified as a suspect.
Investigation Focus and Evidence
The records emphasize the forensic evidence collected during the case, including fiber samples and shoeprint analysis. A significant portion details the FBI's efforts to trace the purchase of Bruno Magli-style size 12 shoes, a crucial piece of evidence.
An FBI expert testified at Simpson's criminal trial that the shoe size matched bloody prints found at the crime scene, linking them to the Bruno Magli brand.
Contradictions in Testimony and Evidence
Simpson consistently denied owning Bruno Magli shoes throughout the civil trial. However, photos later emerged showing him wearing the brand, undermining his statements.
The FBI files contain notes on the shoes, photographs, and records of the agency’s attempts to connect Simpson to a purchase by contacting numerous retailers selling Bruno Magli footwear.
Legal Outcomes
- Simpson was acquitted in the highly publicized criminal trial.
- He was found liable in a civil trial and ordered to pay $33 million to the victims' families.
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"Simpson maintained he was innocent and was ultimately acquitted in a high-profile criminal trial, but he was later found liable for their deaths in a civil trial."
Author's summary: The FBI's newly released files shed light on forensic evidence and investigative efforts linking O.J. Simpson to the 1994 murders, highlighting key contradictions in his testimony.