Famed Lawyer Johnnie Cochran Dead At 67

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Most famous for the line, “if the glove does not fit, you must acquit,” legendary defense attorney Johnnie Cochran passed away today.

Los Angeles (AP) – Johnnie L. Cochran Jr., the dynamic, eminently quotable attorney whose televised murder defense of O.J. Simpson made him a legal superstar died Tuesday. He was 67.

Cochran died of a brain disorder in Los Angeles, said law partner Randy McMurray,

“Certainly, Johnnie’s career will be noted as one marked by celebrity cases and clientele,” the family said in a statement. “But he and his family were most proud of the work he did on behalf of those in the community.”He was famous enough to merit a character be modeled after him on Seinfeld…

Thanks to Julie for the heads up

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