He was a huge star and an American hero - but OJ Simpson fell dramatically from grace when he was accused of murdering his ex-wife.
Twenty five years ago today the former American footballer turned actor was acquitted of killing Nicole Brown following one of the most explosive court cases ever seen.
Mother-of-two Nicole had walked out on her celebrity husband after their marriage turned sour and had divorced him two years before her horrifying death.
On June 12, 1994, Nicole was walking into her home in Los Angeles with her friend, Ron Goldman, when the pair were attacked with horrifying violence.
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