Barbara Walters 1996 interview with Robert Kardashian
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Robert Kardashian faced ethical dilemmas as he navigated his role as a liaison between O.J. Simpson and his attorneys during the trial, leading to concerns about violating attorney-client privilege and doubts about Simpson's innocence. Despite concerns, Kardashian continued to support Simpson by arranging for attorney Nicole Pulvers to accompany him daily and revamping his home to present a more sympathetic image to the jury.
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- Robert Kardashian faced ethical dilemmas and concerns about attorney-client privilege while acting as a liaison between O.J. Simpson and his attorneys during the trial, highlighting the complexities and challenges of such a role in a high-profile case.
- The defense team, led by Robert Shapiro, strategically revamped O.J. Simpson's home and orchestrated Nicole Pulvers' presence to influence the jury's perception, showcasing the meticulous planning and image management undertaken to shape public opinion and support Simpson's defense.
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Robert Kardashian's Ethical Dilemmas in O.J. Case
- O.J. Simpson's friends and lawyers initially believed in his innocence, but doubts arose during powerful court testimony, especially for Robert Kardashian.
- Kardashian acted as a liaison between O.J. and his attorneys, delivering bad news to Simpson, a thankless task for which he was minimally compensated.
- Robert Shapiro made the most money from the case, with a deal of a million to a hundred thousand a month, although not all payments were received.
- Kardashian faced ethical dilemmas discussing privileged information with Simpson, leading to concerns about violating attorney-client privilege.
- Kardashian arranged for an attorney, Nicole Pulvers, to accompany Simpson daily, a move seen as indulgent and manipulative towards the jury.
- The defense team, including Kardashian, revamped Simpson's home before the jury visit, replacing glamorous white women pictures with more sympathetic and relatable images.
- Kardashian struggled with doubts about Simpson's innocence due to the damning DNA and blood evidence, particularly Ron Goldman's blood in Simpson's Bronco and the glove at Rockingham.
