18. OJ Simpson – Murder
In a long, drawn-out murder trial, OJ Simpson was accused in the stabbing death of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown. The trial lasted nearly a year, and Simpson ended up being acquitted of the crime, even though there are still people out there who think that he is guilty. For the trial, Simpson had some hard-hitting defense on his side. He hired Robert Shapiro first and foremost. In the end, the jury agreed that there was a preponderance of evidence that did hold Simpson responsible to pay $40 million in civil damages in the battery of Brown. This was one of the most high-profile cases of all time.
17. Lillo Brancato – Murder and Attempted Burglary
Lillo Brancato was most famous for acting in the hit television series The Sopranos. He was accused of murdering an off-duty cop. He was also charged with attempted burglary. Well, it turns out that Brancato was acquitted of the charges, much to the dead cop’s sister’s chagrin. She was disappointed and did not understand how on earth Brancato could be seen as not guilty. However, even though Brancato was not charged with the murder of the cop, he was charged with being an accomplice. For that charge, he received 3 ½ to 5 years behind bars, although the worst is said to be behind him.
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