After OJ Simpson was accused of killing his ex-wife Nicole Brown and her friend, Ron Goldman, the racially-charged trial captivated the nation. Finally after 8 months, people across the US tuned in to watch as the verdict was read on Oct. 3, 1995. The nation was on the edge of its seat when the verdict was read – Simpson was not guilty. Crowds everywhere erupted, some joyous, some angry, as emotions spilled out into the streets. See some of the public’s reactions to the historical moment.
