(NewsNation) — O.J. Simpson’s “Dream Team” lawyer Carl Douglas says he believes “both verdicts were consistent with the evidence.”
“I understand why the civil jury ruled the way that they did,” Douglas said during an appearance Friday on “Elizabeth Vargas Reports.” “The O.J. Simpson that I know, I believe, did not possess the character to commit the crimes with which he was charged. I spent hours with him.”
Simpson died from cancer Wednesday surrounded by his children and grandchildren. In a tweet Feb. 9, Simpson said he had health challenges but indicated he was recovering.
Orenthal James Simpson, also known as “The Juice” on the football field, was an award-winning athlete who spent 11 seasons in the NFL. However, his athletic success was overshadowed by accusations he killed his ex-wife and her friend.
Simpson was acquitted of the killings in a criminal trial but found liable for them in a civil suit. He later spent time in prison after being charged with armed robbery and kidnapping in Las Vegas.
In a statement, the family of Ron Goldman said Simpson ‘died without penance.’ Marcia Clark, who prosecuted Simpson in the criminal trial, expressed her condolences to the Simpson family.
Born in 1947 and raised in San Francisco, Simpson played college football for the University of Southern California Trojans, winning the Heisman Trophy his senior year. He was a first-round draft pick for the Buffalo Bills, breaking records and winning the MVP Award in 1973. He later played for the San Francisco 49ers and retired after 11 seasons. After retiring, he pursued an acting career.
NewsNation’s Steph Whiteside contributed to this report.
