Most Shocking 'Not Guilty' Verdicts
July 5 2011, Published 8:17 a.m. ET
Most Shocking 'Not Guilty' Verdicts
1. In perhaps one of the most controversial court battles of all time, the former professional football player, OJ Simpson, was acquitted of murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman in 1995.
In perhaps one of the most controversial court battles of all time, the former professional football player, OJ Simpson, was acquitted of murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman in 1995.
2. During his life, Michael Jackson faced numerous legal woes, but accusations of child molestation in 2005 topped the lot.
During his life, Michael Jackson faced numerous legal woes, but accusations of child molestation in 2005 topped the lot.
3. In 2005 the Robert Blake was tried and acquitted for the murder of his wife Bonnie Lee Bakley.
In 2005 the Robert Blake was tried and acquitted for the murder of his wife Bonnie Lee Bakley.
4. The verdict of 'not guilty' for reason of insanity in the 1982 trial of John Hinckley Jr. for his attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan resulted in widespread dismay.
The verdict of 'not guilty' for reason of insanity in the 1982 trial of John Hinckley Jr. for his attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan resulted in widespread dismay.
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5. R-Kelly was facing 15-years in jail on child pornography but managed to walk completely free.
R-Kelly was facing 15-years in jail on child pornography but managed to walk completely free.
