JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Devil and Johnnie Cochran.

  • Published In: BAVUAL: The African Heritage Magazine, 2025, v. 4, n. 4. P. 58 1 of 2

  • Database: Sociology Source Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on the life and career of Johnnie Cochran Jr., a prominent attorney known for his role in high-profile cases, particularly the O.J. Simpson trial in 1995. Cochran, born in 1937 in Louisiana and raised in California, became a significant figure in the legal field, advocating for civil rights and representing clients from various backgrounds, including celebrities and marginalized individuals. His legal career was marked by a commitment to addressing racial inequality and police misconduct, which was exemplified in his defense of clients during the Watts Riots and his long fight for the exoneration of Geronimo Pratt. Cochran's legacy is cemented as a transformative figure in American law, particularly in the context of race and justice. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:BAVUAL: The African Heritage Magazine. 2025/10, Vol. 4, Issue 4, p58
  • Document Type:Biography
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2769-9110
  • Accession Number:189355162
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