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OJ Simpson, who was cleared of murder, dies aged 76
A sporting hero and double-murder suspect, Simpson’s fall gripped and divided America.
Mr Simpson passed away at the age of 76. A sporting hero, film star and murder suspect, his fall from grace gripped and divided America. We speak to journalist Rolanda Watts, who covered his infamous trial.
Also on the programme: The US's top official for Haiti on charting a way out of the chaos; And the breathtaking new paintings found in the ancient city of Pompeii.
(File Photo: O.J. Simpson, displaying gloves found by Los Angeles Police to the jury in 1995 during his murder trial, where he was acquitted. Credit: Reuters)
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