From O.J. to 'Serial': We're All Armchair Jurors Now

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It’s the 20th anniversary of the start of O.J. Simpson’s trial, a media event which led to an explosion of courtroom TV and loud legal experts—even spawning the success of the far less hysterical Serial.

Published Jan. 23 2015 5:45AM EST

Before Casey Anthony was splashed across the cover of People magazine; before CNN was dissecting every detail of Jodi Arias’ volatile relationship with her ex-boyfriend, the O.J.

Emily Shire

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From O.J. to 'Serial': We're All Armchair Jurors Now

It’s the 20th anniversary of the start of O.J. Simpson’s trial, a media event which led to an explosion of courtroom TV and loud legal experts—even spawning the success of the far less hysterical Serial.

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Emily Shire

From O.J. to 'Serial': We're All Armchair Jurors Now

It’s the 20th anniversary of the start of O.J. Simpson’s trial, a media event which led to an explosion of courtroom TV and loud legal experts—even spawning the success of the far less hysterical Serial.

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