Marcia Clark announces that O.J. Simpson has been charged. With a provocative strategy devised, Robert Shapiro begins putting together O.J. Simpson's legal counsel.
As jury selection gets underway, the entrance of Johnnie Cochran adds an interesting energy to the case. Johnnie Cochran brings an energy that transforms the case.
Marcia Clark juggles her home and work obligations. Tensions rise as the defense starts taking aims at racial implications in the case, and as Marcia faces an ongoing divorce and negative representation in the media.
Conspiracy theories start to arise around the case. The infamous live fitting of the gloves is contemplated as both the defense and the prosecution face obstacles in and out of the courtroom.
Months into the trial, the jurors grow stir crazy and start becoming unlikely targets. The jury become tired and restless as the case continues, meanwhile the defense juggle with the idea of putting OJ on the stands.
Closing statements are given and the jury must decide the verdict. The verdict comes down. Effects of the verdict are highlighted for both sides, as well as the community.