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The trial—often characterized as the trial of the century because of its international publicity—spanned eleven months, from the jury's swearing-in on November 9, 1994. Opening statements were made on January 24, 1995, and the verdict was announced on October 3, 1995, when Simpson was acquitted on two counts of murder.
Furthermore, how long was OJ in jail while on trial?
Simpson robbery case. State of Nevada v. Orenthal James Simpson, et al. O. J. Simpson was sentenced to 33 years in prison with eligibility for parole in 9 years.
Similarly one may ask, what year was the OJ trial?
October 2, 1995
Simpson murder case, 108 exhibits of DNA evidence, including 61 drops of blood, were presented at trial allegedly linking O. J. Simpson to the crime. With no witnesses to the murders, the prosecution was dependent on DNA as the only physical evidence linking Simpson to the crime.