A CNN reporter said Thursday that “many people” were “happy” with the 1995 acquittal of former NFL running back O.J. Simpson.
Simpson, who was found “not guilty” of the murders of ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman in 1995 following a lengthy televised trial, reportedly died after a battle with cancer on Wednesday. CNN reporter Stephanie Elam made the claim while discussing the “impact” of the trial.
“It’s also just worth noting how much was impacted by this trial, Jake,” Elam said to CNN host Jake Tapper. “So many things happened. We saw policing changing here in the city, and it’s also worth noting because of that unrest, that racial unrest in the 90s, that is why so many people, who may not have been invested in O.J. Simpson, were just happy to see that someone who is rich and famous, and black, could get away with what other people did in the system, as well, too.”
WATCH:
JUST IN—CNN’s Stephanie Elam reporting on OJ Simpson’s death accidentally said the quiet part out loud:
“So many people were just happy to see that someone who is rich and famous, and black, could get away with… er … what other people did in the system as well, too.” pic.twitter.com/7j4zPCUlo5
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) April 11, 2024
Despite Simpson’s acquittal, he was found liable for the wrongful deaths of his ex-wife and Goldman in a 1997 civil trial. He later was convicted for his role in a Las Vegas robbery and served nine years before he was paroled in 2017.
Simpson reportedly announced his cancer diagnosis in February.
All republished articles must include our logo, our reporter’s byline, and their DCNF affiliation. For any questions about our guidelines or partnering with us, please contact [email protected].
DONATE TO BIZPAC REVIEW
Please help us! If you are fed up with letting radical big tech execs, phony fact-checkers, tyrannical liberals and a lying mainstream media have unprecedented power over your news please consider making a donation to BPR to help us fight them. Now is the time. Truth has never been more critical!
- Police chief who groveled after discussing ‘East African crime’ panders to Somalis again - December 17, 2025
- Ilhan Omar whines about ICE operations in Minneapolis - December 17, 2025
- ‘It’s all bullsh*t’: Tim Walz goes on anti-Second Amendment rant - December 17, 2025
Comment
We have no tolerance for comments containing violence, racism, profanity, vulgarity, doxing, or discourteous behavior. Thank you for partnering with us to maintain fruitful conversation.
BPR INSIDER COMMENTS
Scroll down for non-member comments or join our insider conversations by becoming a member. We'd love to have you!
