FBI Releases Nearly 500 Pages of O.J. Simpson Records
The FBI has made public almost 500 pages of records concerning O.J. Simpson, following his death two months ago. The release comes as President Donald Trump announced a new agreement with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk regarding certain obesity treatments.
Focus of the Records
The documents primarily relate to the criminal investigation into the 1994 murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, in which Simpson was identified as the main suspect. He consistently maintained his innocence and was acquitted in a widely watched criminal trial. However, in a later civil case, Simpson was found liable for the deaths and ordered to pay $33 million to the victims’ families.
Forensic Evidence and Key Details
Much of the FBI material deals with forensic evidence, including the analysis of fibers and shoe prints. A significant portion of the records details the Bureau’s effort to trace the purchase of size 12 Bruno Magli-style shoes, a pivotal clue during the trials.
Expert Testimony
An FBI expert testified that Simpson’s shoe size matched the bloody prints found at the murder scene, linking them to the high-end Bruno Magli brand.
Although Simpson denied ever wearing Bruno Magli shoes during his civil trial testimony, later photographs surfaced showing him in that very brand.
Additional Context
A new Lifetime documentary is reportedly set to explore the life and legacy of Nicole Brown Simpson in light of these renewed public disclosures.
Author’s summary: The newly released FBI files shed light on O.J. Simpson’s investigation, revisiting key forensic evidence and his enduring link to the Bruno Magli shoe controversy.