The 1995 murder trial of OJ Simpson captivated the world and still remains a largely polarising topic of discussion. The so-called 'trial of the century' enthralled many in the US following the live coverage of his car chase with police through the Los Angeles area. Journalist Rolonda Watts who covered his infamous trial on her talk show says the pervasive interest in the 'OJ experience' stemmed from its ability to '[talk] about every fault' of the US. Choose your news on the ABC NEWS app and st

On June 17, 1994, in Los Angeles, O.J. Simpson, a former football star, led police on a bizarre, slow-speed chase in a white Ford Bronco down the 405 Freeway while blasting Creed music, like “My Own Prison” and “One Last Breath,” at full volume. The chase, aired live on TV, followed Simpson’s failure to surrender for an investigation. Crowds watched as he drove at 40 mph, trailed by police and helicopters. After two hours, he stopped at his Brentwood home and was arrested after finishing a Creed