Was due process followed in the Simpson trial? What myths surround the due-process model?
Why did the Simpson trial gain so much media and community attention? Did the myths prevalent about the criminal justice system contribute to the popularity of this case?
What myths prevail in society about the Simpson case? Why? Did Simpson's celebrity, social, or racial status influence the public's perceptions about the case? Could the construction and spread of myths about this case have been avoided at the time of Simpson's trial? After his acquittal?
Which theory(ies) of criminal justice explain(s) the investigation and the final outcome of the criminal case? Was the outcome of the civil case lenient or harsh? Was it discriminatory?
Would the outcome of the criminal case have been the same if Simpson was not an African-American or was not a celebrity? Did excessive media coverage and public interest in the criminal case influence its final outcome?
According to a CNN report, the prosecution costs in the Simpson trial were about $9 million, while the defense costs were in the range of $4-7 million. Are these legal costs justified? Can our criminal justice system divert public funds to deal with more important social problems?
Did the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) rush into naming Simpson as a suspect? Who else should have been a suspect in this case?
Were other leads followed up effectively? Does the case have any overtones of police or legal inefficiency?
What if Simpson was awarded death penalty? Would it have had any effect on society and on the crime rate?
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