Simpson case chronicled in Times book.LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 9, 1995--A narrative of events beginning with the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson Nicole Brown Simpson (May 19, 1959 – June 12, 1994) was the wife of American football player O.J. Simpson. Found murdered at her home in Los Angeles, California, along with her friend Ronald Goldman, her death led to one of the most controversial and widely-discussed criminal and Ronald Goldman Ronald Lyle Goldman (July 2, 1968 – June 12, 1994) was murdered in Los Angeles, California in 1994 at the age of 25 along with his friend Nicole Brown Simpson, the ex-wife of American football player O.J. Simpson. to the acquittal of O.J. Simpson is featured in a new book, "In Pursuit of Justice: The People vs. Orenthal James Simpson The name James Simpson can refer to:
Morning daily newspaper. Established in 1881, it was purchased and incorporated in 1884 by Harrison Gray Otis (1837–1917) under The Times-Mirror Co. (the hyphen was later dropped from the name). and the Los Angeles Times Syndicate The Los Angeles Times Syndicate and the Los Angeles Times Syndicate International are newspaper syndicates which sold more than 140 features in more than 100 countries around the world. . The 96-page, soft-cover book, which includes 75 photographs, recounts the events of the O.J. Simpson case as reported by The Times. The book recapitulates the courtroom drama, profiles the key players and examines the issues raised by the trial. The newspaper's coverage represented a group effort of more than 100 Times editors, writers, photographers, artists and researchers, as well as production and technical people. "The Times' coverage of the O.J. Simpson case is unequaled in its in-depth and analytical reporting," Shelby Coffey III, editor and executive vice president of The Times, said. "This book offers readers a unique and comprehensive understanding of a complicated and fascinating story." The book's narrative, written by staff writer Stephanie Simon, draws on The Times' files of more than 1,500 articles on the case. Simon was part of a team of key Times reporters covering the case that was led by Jim Newton and included Andrea Ford, Henry Weinstein, Tim Rutten and columnist Bill Boyarksy. The book was edited by Kevin Roderick, an assistant metropolitan editor. The book was produced and distributed by The Los Angeles Times Syndicate. It sells for $12.95 and is available at selected newsstands throughout the Los Angeles area and will be available in major book stores across the country by Nov. 20. It can be ordered by calling 800/246-4042. The Times will contribute profits from the book to community organizations in the Los Angeles area. The Times has published several other books about major news stories. These include "1989 San Francisco Bay San Francisco Bay, 50 mi (80 km) long and from 3 to 13 mi (4.8–21 km) wide, W Calif.; entered through the Golden Gate, a strait between two peninsulas. Earthquake"; "Witness to War," published following the Persian Gulf War Persian Gulf War or Gulf War (1990–91) International conflict triggered by Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in August 1990. Though justified by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein on grounds that Kuwait was historically part of Iraq, the invasion was presumed to be in 1991; "Understanding the Riots" in 1992; and "4:31," which chronicled the effects of the 1994 Northridge earthquake. "4:31" was on The Times' Paperback Bestsellers list for two months. CONTACT: Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Gloria Lopez, 213/237-5779 |
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