About this episode
Professor Gerald Uelmen , one of O.J. Simpson's defense attorneys, discusses his new book "Lessons from the Trial" and provides insider perspective on the most watched criminal trial in American history. Uelmen examines the legal strategies, evidence presentation, and courtroom dynamics that shaped the controversial verdict. The conversation explores the prosecution's mistakes, the defense team's approach to racial issues, and the role of media coverage in influencing public perception. Uelmen addresses the DNA evidence, the infamous glove demonstration, and Judge Ito's handling of the proceedings. The discussion reveals behind-the-scenes tensions within both legal teams and analyzes how the trial exposed deep racial divisions in American society. Uelmen reflects on the burden of defending a celebrity client and the ethical challenges faced by defense attorneys in high-profile cases. The professor offers candid assessments of key witnesses, including Detective Mark Fuhrman, and discusses how the trial changed criminal law practice. This insider account provides unprecedented access to the legal thinking that shaped one of the most consequential trials in American legal history.