What O.J. Simpson’s Trial Taught Donald Trump

Johnnie Cochran's defense of O.J. Simpson was a masterclass in rhetorical deflection, manipulation and the strategic use of racial grievances. Sound familiar?

by Ben Cohen

The new Netflix series on the O.J. Simpson trial, which follows the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, offers an eye-opening look at America’s obsession with wealth, race, and fame. It details the horrific murders committed in an upscale neighborhood in Los Angeles, and tracks the ensuing media frenzy that created the most …