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January 16, 2008
Posted: 03:19 PM ET

NEW YORK — Well, the cable news biz is all abuzz again about O.J. Simpson. And let’s face it – most of us (especially those of us who are lawyers on television) owe our careers to O.J.

More than a few have gained celebrity status as victims’ rights advocates on the bloody backs of Nicole Simpson and Ron Goldman. They rage for the victims. They ooze compassion for their families. Watch the Last Word video

But, do we really honor the victims with our coverage? Of course not. Because real compassion would require the very thing we can’t bear in cable: silence.

So rather than refrain from the feeding frenzy that erupts anytime O.J. does anything, we instead jump at the slightest opportunity to revisit the awful events of June 12, 1994. We relive every minute of O.J.’s year-long odyssey through the criminal justice system.

We don’t honor Ron and Nicole by jumping into the fray every time O.J. feeds the frenzy. Let’s remember that.

And that’s the Last Word.

Jami Floyd, In Session anchor

Filed under: Jami Floyd • Last Word • O.J. Simpson


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Debbie   January 16th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

I AGREE WITH YOU JAMI–IT’SABOUT RON & NICOLE

Philip L King   January 16th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Did i hear it right when O.J. attorney said that as an officer of the court he could post the proper paper work and O J would be free again? And he also said he did not know who the bail bond company would be? So does this mean with his signature and nothing else O.J. walks again? the judge did agree?

Let me know
Philip San antonio Texas.

Michael   January 16th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

For the first time in watching on courttv, trutv I actually saw O.J. Simpson and his convoy of attorneys be put in their place, and were truly shown today that they were not in charge of this proceeding. I thought at one point OJ was going to break out into a slight show of emotion when his bail was increased,and that actual payment was required in order for him to bond out. What I loved most was that today the point was made absolutely clear that this honorable judge will not tolerate any nonsense from the defense counsel, defendant, or even the prosecutor. All eyes will be watching the upcoming trial in April, and one thing really now stands out. O.J. Simpson and his attorneys have a tough road ahead of them.

Fran   January 16th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

At last! A judge who won’t put up with the nonsense and tells it like it is!

Steph   January 16th, 2008 11:56 pm ET

The only thing I want to hear about OJ is that he is going to prison. Anything short of that, I don’t read/watch because OJ is a media whore, that is all he has to live for.

Jeannie from WA State   January 17th, 2008 12:31 am ET

What a wise judge. She seen right trough O. J. and his attorneys when she said she didn’t know if it was arrogance or or ignorance or both. She nailed it for exactly what, it is both.

Carla   January 17th, 2008 9:53 am ET

How can OJ use his house as a security for his bond? Wouldn’t the Goldman’s have a lien against his house?

Kim Tompkins   January 17th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Ms. Floyd, Although I understand what it was you were trying to point out on today’s Last Word, I find it extremely hypocritical of you to tell America to “get over it”, (regarding the not guilty verdict) when your own show crams O.J. down our throats. I am trying to follow the Jensen case, but everytime O.J. turns around Court TV has to cover it. The other day at least 1 hour was spent by your anchors throughout the day debating whether O.J. was in his boxer shorts or not when he got handcuffed! As we speak, your station is waiting to show us O.J. getting on a plane to fly back to Florida! How can “America get over it” when Court TV and other media outlets won’t let us?
Sincerely confused in Florida,
Kim

elisabeth   January 17th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

If i broke a rule/ condition of a bail would i have the same second chance OJ did? NOT!!!!!! it is sickening. The rich and famous get justice. Elisabeth

mark   January 17th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Let me get this stright: you want us to get over it (OJ)? Do you realize that you and your co-workers/peers shove this down our throats every chance you get? As you mentioned , you TV “personalities” owe you career to OJ. By the way, I’ve taken several straw polls and nobody cares about OJ, not even us racest, vengeful “White America” you mention in your video. Does “Black America” not care that justice was not carried out? Does “Hispanic America” approve of the out come of the trial? When is the press going to quit seperating us into groups and just call us “Americans”?! You have the foritude to write a blog mentioning respecting Ron and Nicole but disrespect their memory by feeding the circus around OJ, making him more famous than he ever would have been.

Lisa   January 17th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

Thank You Jami,
Finally, someone covering the news has said it. America, especially White America can not get over that OJ Simpson was found not guilty of those murders so any method of ‘getting him’ is good enough, even if it’s unjustified, ridiculous, prosecutorial attention grabbing charges. This is rogue vigilante justice in disguise. There is nothing legitimate about these charges and this ’set up’ of OJ Simpson. He’s as much fooling the system as the prosecutors are honest. If OJ were such a craftsman of ‘the system’ he wouldn’t talk all the time, talk too much, blah blah blah. Real craftsmen are actually crafty and usually quiet. OJ is so naive, so gullible, so resentful thieves had his stuff, he acted like most men would and got his stuff back. And, half of the America who thinks OJ committed murder probably spent as much time actually watching the entire trial as they did reading the latest book on astrophysics. Vigilante justice was and is after OJ, not truth. Convict and punish first, ask questions later, if at all. Thanks Jami for having the courage to say the truth.

Paco   January 19th, 2008 6:35 am ET

Jami, I think OJ is a distraction from the real issues at hand that America should be concerned about like the Iraq war. I think the media should not cover these mindless stories at all… especially in a time of war when our own soliders are being killed overseas everyday and not being given the body armor they need. Thats what America should be concerned about. Not every time OJ turns around.

Evelyn   January 22nd, 2008 12:29 pm ET

I really enjoy the Court TV, “Tru tv” whatever, but I do not think enough time is given to the actual “Live In Session” part. There is too much talk and other opinions. The real thing is what most of us like to hear.
I believe all these analysts or whatever they are, just like the publicity on these shows. I switch channels when the Real court hearings are not on.

judy gross   May 27th, 2008 11:50 am ET

I am not a lawyer but the Ex Gov is the most pathetic person I have ever seen on tv. His excuses are unexcusable. I am not in favor of either side but give me a break.

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