In June 1994, Nicole Brown Simpson, wife of O.J. Simpson, an…
In June 1994, Nicole Brown Simpson, wife of O.J. Simpson, and Ronald Goldman were found murdered outside her Brentwood, California, home. Police arrested O.J. Simpson on charges of murder. In 1995, the case went to trial and the jury eventually found Simpson not guilty despite a strong case by the prosecution. In 1997, the parents of Nicole Brown Simpson brought a wrongful death suit against O.J. Simpson. The jury in the civil trial found Simpson responsible for the murders and awarded to the victims’ families $33.5 million in compensatory and punitive damages. How is it that Simpson could face two trials for the same alleged crime?
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The Smiths are landscaping their backyard to include a Jacuzzi, outdoor covered bar with appliances, and fountain waterfall. The construction workers have left a small backhoe and other equipment over the weekend. No fences were erected around the equipment and unfinished work. Several neighbor children were climbing on piles of dirt and stones. While jumping from one pile to another, one child fell and suffered a broken leg. The parents of this child could sue for compensation of medical expenses under _____ even though the children had been trespassing.
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