OJ Simpson dies: a life between American soccer, cinema and a homicide trial | EUROtoday

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Former American soccer participant OJ Simpson has died after a battle with most cancers. He was 76 years previous. The household introduced it with a submit on

“The Juice”, as he was recognized within the golden years when he wore the San Francisco 49ers jersey, had been accused of killing his ex-wife Nicole and her pal Ronald Goldman. The trial had gone on for months and had divided America, additionally triggering a livid debate on the racial concern. The former champion was ultimately cleared as a result of lack of proof. However, in 2008 he ended up in jail for theft and kidnapping. In 2017 he left jail.