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as Robert Kardashian, O. J.’s close friend and defense attorney. Episode Guide Who Are the Players in FX's The People vs. O.J. Simpson

The series features a star-studded ensemble cast, many of whom won major awards for their portrayals: as O. J. Simpson. Sarah Paulson as Lead Prosecutor Marcia Clark. Courtney B. Vance as Lead Defense Attorney Johnnie Cochran. Sterling K. Brown as Prosecutor Christopher Darden. John Travolta as Defense Attorney Robert Shapiro. American Crime Story: The People vs. O.J. Simps...

is a critically acclaimed 10-episode limited series that explores the infamous 1994–1995 murder trial from the perspectives of the legal teams involved. Series Overview as Robert Kardashian, O

Originally aired on FX from February 2 to April 5, 2016. Cast & Key Characters Simpson

It highlights how the LAPD’s history with the Black community, prosecution overconfidence, and defense shrewdness led to the jury’s "not guilty" verdict.

Based on Jeffrey Toobin's book The Run of His Life , the show examines the behind-the-scenes maneuvering of the prosecution and defense during the "Trial of the Century".