The O.J. Simpson trial was a highly publicized criminal case in the mid-1990s involving former football star O.J. Simpson, who was accused of the murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. The trial began in 1994 and lasted for nearly a year, capturing national attention due to its sensational nature and the involvement of celebrity figures. The trial featured extensive media coverage, with live broadcasts and public debates about race, celebrity, and the American legal system. Ultimately, on October 3, 1995, the jury found O.J. Simpson not guilty, a verdict that sparked widespread reactions and discussions about justice and race relations in the United States.