The O.J. Simpson murder trial is years old, but the recent FX TV Show "The People vs. O.J. Simpson" and the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary have brought renewed interest in the murders of Nicole Brown-Simpson and Ron Goldman. While some of the major players have passed away (such as Johnnie Cochran, who died in 2005), most of the notable names who are still alive. With that in mind, it's time to take a look at where the biggest names from the O.J. Simpson murder trial are today.
Brian "Kato" Kaelin
Then:
Kaelin was a TV/Radio personality who was staying at the guest house of Simpson. He was at the compound the night of the murders of Brown-Simpson and Goldman and was a witness for the trial. However, he was a declared a hostile witness by the prosecution because of his sarcastic and at times inconsistent testimony.
Now:
Kaelin parlayed his 15 minutes of fame into several TV appearances. He appeared on MADtv and National Lampoon. However, his fame didn't last long and outside of a talk TV show called Tailgating with Kato, he's hasn't appeared in much.
Al Cowlings
Then:
Cowlings was a well-known football player before the O.J. Trial. He was the No. 5 overall pick in the NFL Draft the year after Simpson was drafted. He was long-time teammate of Simpson, from high school to college to the pros. He was best friends with Simpson and was best known as the driver during the famous White Bronco Chase.
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After the trial, Cowlings has tried to keep to himself. He went bankrupt in 1997 and even sold that white Bronco. He was inducted into the USC football Hall of Fame in 2009. He still lives in the Southern California area. For more on Cowlings, click here.
Fred Goldman
Then:
Goldman was the father of Ron Goldman. His handling of the trial and is viewed as one of the biggest examples of family members of murder victims.
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Following the not guilty verdict, Goldman and his wife pursued civil charges against Simpson, who was ordered to pay $33.5 million. The little money the Goldman family has received has been put into a non-profit organization to help assist crime victims. But he might best be known for his mustache, which has been the butt of jokes in Family Guy.
Denise Brown
Then:
Brown was the sister of Brown-Simpson. She testified about the domestic abuse Brown-Simpson suffered at the hands of O.J.
Now:
Brown has mostly stayed out of the spotlight, but did write an essay for TIME in 2014, detailing the pain she still feels over the murder of Brown-Simpson. She and her late father also set up a foundation named after Brown-Simpson to raise awareness about domestic abuse.
Marcia Clark
Then:
Clark was the deputy district attorney in charge of the prosecution of Simpson. She was a seasoned prosecutor, getting a conviction of Robert John Bardo after he killed "My Sister Sam" actress Rebecca Schaeffer in 1991. She took plenty of criticism from the media during the trial.
Now:
Clark quit following the Simpson trial. She became a special correspondent for "Entertainment Tonight," covering high-profile trials. She also wrote several books after. She's made a few appearances on major news networks in recent years, such as on CNN during the George Zimmerman trial.
Christopher Darden
Then:
Darden was Clark's partner during the trial. He was the one who ask O.J. to try on the gloves, leading to the now-famous "if the glove does not fit you must acquit" line.
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After the trial, Darden left the D.A.'s office and became a professor at Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles. He founded his own law firm in 1999. In 2012, he accused Johnnie Cochran of tampering with evidence, specifically the glove O.J. wore.
Mark Fuhrman
Then:
Fuhrman was the LAPD officer who investigated the murders. He entered the house without a warrant, the first of several problems Fuhrman caused the prosecution. He was accused of being a racist and lied on stand about saying N****r.
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Fuhrman was charged with perjury and pled out. He wrote a book in 1997 that detailed his view of the O.J. trial. He later wrote several others about murders. He's served as forensic and crime scene expert for Fox News.
Lance Ito
Then:
Ito was the judge of the Simpson trial. Unlike most judges, Ito received much publicity. He even inspired a Jay Leno sketch. His decision to allow cameras in the courtroom played a major role.
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Ito retired in 2015. Before retiring, he oversaw and administered the experts in death penalty cases. He never wrote a book, unlike most people involved, because that would force him to resign his judicial seat.
Robert Shapiro
Then:
Shapiro was one of the main lawyers from Simpson's "Dream Team." He was successful well before the trial.
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Not long after the trial, he switched from criminal defense to civil litigation. He's written several books, including one on the trial. He also writes many on law in general that are made available to schools for free. He's the cofounder of LegalZoom.com and ShoeDazzle, which he started with the Kim Kardashian, the daughter of Robert Kardashian, his colleague on the Simpson trial.
O.J. Simpson
Then:
Simpson was the most famous face of the trial for obvious reasons. A football star, Simpson was beloved by many. He even made movie appearances after his playing days.
Now:
Simpson was found not guilty, but is in jail for a different crime. He was found guilty of robbery and kidnapping amidst a violent dispute over sports memorabilia. He will remain in Las Vegas jail until at least 2017. For more on where Simpson is now and what happened after the trial, click here.