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Lädt ... A Problem of Evidence: How the Prosecution Freed O.J. Simpsonvon Joseph Bosco
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"Just when you thought nothing new could be said about the Trial of the Century - the O. J. Simpson courtroom drama that held America transfixed for sixteen months - here comes A Problem of Evidence, Joseph Bosco's sensational, truth-seeking missile of a book. Bosco, a seasoned crime journalist, is that rare thing - an unpuffed-up writer with no ax to grind. He simply tells the crime story as he sees it, and proves - beyond any doubt - that the prosecution bungled the case." "He takes us with him into the courtroom where he sat every day of the trial and introduces us to the full cast of characters. In a series of remarkable vignettes and close-up impressions, we watch them in action - for better and worse. We see what television did not show. We measure the real evidence and the real actors after all the spin, deception, and lies. And in exclusive interviews, about material never before revealed, we hear from Dr. Henry Lee, the country's leading forensic scientist; Pat McKenna, private investigator for the defense; Dr. Mark Goulston, psychiatrist who consulted for the prosecution; and Peter Bozanich, assistant Los Angeles district attorney."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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A Problem of Evidence is disorganized, being arranged semi - chronologically, from the first reports of the crime, through jury selection, the trial, and the verdict. Each chapter consists primarily of miscellaneous notes and anecdotes separated by small diamonds; within each chapter, they seem to be arranged at entirely at random. These notes and anecdotes report small events that are said to have occurred during the trial, along with rumor and assertions unattributed to actual sources (and therefore unable to be confirmed). The author's lack of critical judgement led him to repeat rumors of conspiracy involving organized crime and multiple perpetrators. Likewise, some events are misrepresented, such as alleged obscene rebuff by visiting attorney Gerry Spence to a female security officer (for what actually transpired and origins of the false story, see Spence's O.J. the Last Word).
Bosco periodically injects information from unidentified sources as well as from interviewees, notably the forensic specialist Henry Lee, and the private investigator Pat McKenna, both of whom were working for the Simpson team. From Lee, we get nothing of substance, whereas from MeKenna, one wades through vulgar profanity only to find speculation and unsubstantiated assertions. While sympathetic to the family of Ron Goldman, Bosco is critical of the Brown family, accusing them of mishandling money donated for the children. Likewise, he blames them for "allowing" Nicole to establish a relationship with OJ back when she was but 17 years old. Nicole was actually 18, living on her own in another state, and supporting herself financially. In any case, what bearing does this have on her brutal murder 17 years later?
Notwithstanding its flaws, this book does offer a perspective into the trial, one entirely unflattering to the prosecution’s case. It recounts alleged misconduct and ineptitude by the LA Police Dept, the District Attorney's Office, and the prosecutors, as well as the judge himself. Prosecutor Marcia Clark preens and giggles, flirting outrageously with her co-counsel and members of the defense team. Judge Lance Ito is pictured as weak, irresponsible and narcissistic. If Bosco and others are correct, he would have had to recuse himself had his wife (herself a police officer) been truthful about her difficult interactions with a key prosecution witness, fellow officer Mark Fuhrman. Bosco also alludes to significant problems in police conduct (mishandling of evidence, leaking of information) and passes along allegations that evidence was tampered with; however, again, he is unable to provide substantiation for the allegations. Interestingly, despite his pro- defense bias, Bosco thinks it likely that OJ Simpson committed the crime, but waffles on a conclusion that should be obvious by speculating about an accomplice and about a link to previous murders in the area.
Many books have been published about the OJ Simpson trial; indeed most of the key participants and several who did not participate have written their own accounts. A Problem of Evidence has little or nothing to recommend it over any of the others, and will be of interest only to those seeking every last word about the murder case and the trial. (