Simpson Trial

A jury of 12 will decide the fate of O.J. Simpson. Another, non-seated jury made up of millions of TV viewers may decide the fate of our legal system as we know it. When the TV cameras entered the halls of Congress and perceived intransigence and possible corruption, the people made changes.

When the public sees their legal system distorted by attorneys who try to win at any cost, will the people make changes? If jurors cast aside impartiality and decide it is pay-back time for past injustices, will the people make changes? Is this a defining moment?

PATRICK McALLISTER

Alhambra

Regarding the Simpson trial and in particular the 1989 spousal abuse “sub-trial,” three questions:

Why would Judge Lance Ito allow the prosecution to retry a 6-year-old case which has already been settled?

Why would Simpson’s all-star defense team allow themselves to be drawn into defending their client against a charge to which he has already pleaded no contest?

Does anyone have a clue as to when the murder trial will begin?

ROBERT R. MAY

Torrance

As a citizen who has served on jury duty many times, I have always wondered what was discussed out of the presence of the jury. With the public broadcast of the Simpson trial, we are now all privy to these discussions. I find it very informative and educational to see how our legal system really works.

JANET RAFFALOW

Van Nuys