A Jury of All Peers: An Examination of the OJ Simpson Trial and Media within the Courtroom

The OJ Simpson trial was one of the most heavily publicized events of the 20th century, and simultaneously one of the most televised. Naturally, with the heavy media frenzy and constant sensationalization of the trial, concerns arose about the fairness and justice of the trial with such heightened scrutiny. Primarily, all defendants are guaranteed the right to a fair trial, this including a jury of their own peers.