July 23, 1996: TWA Flight 800 #124; Manson prosecutor - Vincent Bugliosi

Vincent Bugliosi , legendary prosecutor with an unprecedented 105-106 felony trial record and author of the new bestseller "Outrage," analyzes the O.J. Simpson verdict and discusses the mysterious TWA Flight 800 tragedy. The former Los Angeles County District Attorney who prosecuted Charles Manson brings his unparalleled legal expertise to examining why Simpson escaped conviction despite overwhelming evidence of guilt. Bugliosi outlines the five critical reasons detailed in his book that explain how prosecutorial incompetence, judicial errors, and defense manipulation combined to produce one of the most shocking verdicts in American legal history. The conversation also addresses the ongoing investigation into TWA Flight 800's explosive destruction, as Bugliosi applies his investigative skills to analyzing official explanations and potential alternative theories. His prosecutorial experience provides unique insights into how evidence should be evaluated and presented, whether in criminal cases or aviation disasters. The discussion explores systemic problems in the American justice system and how high-profile cases reveal fundamental flaws in legal procedures and public understanding. Bugliosi's analysis demonstrates how celebrity status, racial politics, and media manipulation can override facts and evidence in determining legal outcomes. This compelling examination of justice and accountability reveals disturbing trends in American law enforcement and the courts' ability to deliver fair verdicts based on evidence rather than emotion or political considerations.