October 2: 1937,Johnny L. Cochran, Jr. was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. He became the noted controversial lawyer, who defended pro football star and actor, O.J. Simpson,

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Sentinel News ServiceOctober 2, 2021

October 2: 1937,Johnny L. Cochran, Jr. was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. He became the noted controversial lawyer, who defended pro football star and actor, O.J. Simpson,

While waiting for a sidebar to take place with the rest of the lawyers it the bench. Judge lance Ito and Johnny Cochran break out into laughter. Being the only photojournalist that was there every day I develop the relationship with all the principals of the trial. On this particular day defense Atty. Johnny Cochran saw the camera pointed toward the two of them and mentioned it to the judge. The judge briefly looked in my direction started to let turned away as defense Atty. Cochran continued to look in my direction with both being amused.

October 2: 1937, Johnny L. Cochran, , Jr. was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. He became the noted controversial lawyer, who defended pro football star and actor, O.J. Simpson,