Source: RJ Capak / Getty Isaac Wright Jr. wasn’t blessed with Johnnie Cochran -bread when he was wrongfully accused, charged and convicted of being a drug kingpin. Still, Wright found a way to level up and learn the law, eventually getting an appeal and exoneration. But the most gangsta part came after he got out: Wright went to law school, passed the bar and came back to try and convict the crooked officers and judge who locked him up. Put some respect on his name and hit the jump to learn more about his story, which 50 Cent will be telling in an upcoming project. In 1991 Isaac Wright was wrongfully convicted of being a drug kingpin in New Jersey and got life in prison. During the appeal process he educated himself on the law, was exonerated of all charges, went to law school, came back and got the cops and judge locked up. ISAAC MF WRIGHT pic.twitter.com/x3YuhSMkIF — Terry from VCU (@CleanMy_Sprite) July 15, 2018
There’s a new wax figure of Beyonce at the flagship Madame Tussauds location in New York City. At least we think it's Beyonce. We've been told it's Beyonce. As you're about to discover, however, it looks nothing at all like Beyonce. The Internet has reacted on shock and horror to this supposed manifestation of its favorite singer, with many members of the passionate Beyhive speaking out in hilarious defiance. Check out the best reaction (and see the Beyonce wax figure!) below… 1. This is FIERCE! It’s something alright… but we’re pretty sure that something is not a solid represenation of Beyonce Knowles. 2. We’re Starting Strong Tomi Lehrens with a busted face??? Amazing. 3. Lindsay Lohan Does Not Deserve Her Own Wax Fi… … what?!? This isn’t Lindsay Lohan?!? 4. This Could Be Jessica. Or Maybe It’s Britney. But we know one thing for sure: It… is… not… Beyonce. 5. This is More Than a Theory It’s clearly a fact. 6. This is the Beyonce Wax Figure in Las Vegas Seriously, has no one at Madame Tussauds ever seen a photo of Beyonce?!? View Slideshow
O.J. Simpson beat murder charges in part because of attorney Johnnie Cochran’s famous argument, “If the glove don’t fit, you must acquit.” So it’s somewhat ironic that the same hands that helped the Juice become the first NFL running back to rush for 2,000 yards in a single season might now keep him behind bars. And it’s all because of Simpson’s legendary ball control. Several media outlets reported today that Simpson, who may be eligible for parole as early as this week, might have run afoul of prison officials by being caught masturbating in his cell. Doing so would’ve put Simpson in violation of Lovelock Correctional Center rules, thus jeopardizing his parole. Fortunately for O.J., it now looks as though the story was nothing but a pump fake. TMZ is reporting that the story is erroneous , and Simpson was not caught deflating his balls like a Patriots equipment manager. We’re not surprised. After all, as a result of his famous murder trial, Simpson is probably much more careful about where he spills his DNA these days. Of course, we certainly wouldn’t blame the guy if he had been caught brewing up a batch of homemade Stickum. A decade behind bars is a less-than ideal situation for a running back. It means the former Buffalo Bills standout hasn’t been able to find a hole in ten years. He may have had a cellmate or two willing to “play center” over the years, but modern prisons do a pretty thorough job of limiting sexual contact between prisoners. What’s important now is that the 70-year-old Heisman Trophy winner saves his seed as his release date approaches. KUWTK has been slumping in the ratings, and we’re sure Kris Jenner would love nothing more than to have Simpson father another Kardashian . Sure, O.J. and Kris are both a bit past prime baby-making years, but imagine the headlines! Besides, Simpson beat murder charges despite DNA evidence, motive, a history of violence, and the lack of a convincing alibi. If that’s not proof he can do anything, we don’t what is. View Slideshow: O.J. Simpson Trial Stars: Where Are They Now?
And The Winner Is… The People vs. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story was nominated for an absurdly high twenty different categories. It’d be a long night for anybody to try and figure out who won what throughout multiple posts so we figured we’d make it easy. Here’s every Black actor that won an award for the show, what category they won, and who they won it against. Sterling K. Brown (pictured above) won an Emmy for “Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie” for his role as Christopher Darden in The People Vs. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story. He also gave a shout out to “the hottest chick in the game wearing [his] chain.” No, not Beyonce. He was talking about his wife. Courtney B. Vance won an Emmy for “Outstanding Actor in a Limited Series or Movie” for his role as Johnnie Cochran in The People Vs. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story. Vance was against Bryan Cranston, in All the Way , Benedict Cumberbatch, in Sherlock: The Abominable Bride , Idris Elba in Luther , Cuba Gooding Jr. in The People vs. O.J. Simpson , and Tom Hiddleston in The Night Manager . This is Vance’s first Emmy win. Vance, like Brown, made sure to shout out his beautiful wife Angela Bassett.
In last night’s (March 29) episode of The People V. OJ Simpson, the dream team got wind that a screenplay writer named Laura Hart McKinny had interviewed Mark Fuhrman about his life as an LAPD officer. Now that the jury has regained their composure and is once again puddy in Johnnie Cochran’s hands, the greatest defense lawyer of all-time is looking to turn up the pressure. Continue
In last night’s (March 29) episode of The People V. OJ Simpson, the dream team got wind that a screenplay writer named Laura Hart McKinny had interviewed Mark Fuhrman about his life as an LAPD officer. Now that the jury has regained their composure and is once again puddy in Johnnie Cochran’s hands, the greatest defense lawyer of all-time is looking to turn up the pressure. Continue
The cast is all-star: The cast includes Cuba Gooding Jr. as O.J. Simpson, John Travolta as defense attorney Robert Shapiro, David Schwimmer as defense attorney Robert Kardashian, Sarah Paulson as prosecutor Marcia Clark, Courtney B. Vance as defense attorney Johnnie Cochran, and Bruce Greenwood as Los Angeles County District Attorney Gil Garcetti. Turn the page for the trailer…
American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson Official Trailer The trial of the century comes to TV courtesy of ‘American Horror Story’ producer Ryan Murphy and FX . American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson, the first installment of the new limited series from prolific producer Ryan Murphy, will debut on FX in early 2016 with an all-star cast portraying the key figures in the infamous O.J. Simpson murder trial. The cast includes Cuba Gooding Jr. as O.J. Simpson, John Travolta as defense attorney Robert Shapiro, David Schwimmer as defense attorney Robert Kardashian, Sarah Paulson as prosecutor Marcia Clark, Courtney B. Vance as defense attorney Johnnie Cochran, and Bruce Greenwood as Los Angeles County District Attorney Gil Garcetti. Based on the book The Run of His Life: The People v. O.J. Simpson by Jeffrey Toobin, the limited series is a look at the O.J. Simpson trial told from the perspective of the lawyers. It explores the chaotic behind-the-scenes dealings and maneuvering on both sides of the court, and how a combination of prosecution overconfidence, defense shrewdness, and the LAPD’s history with the city’s African-American community gave a jury what it needed: reasonable doubt. Production of the FX limited series is currently underway in Los Angeles. Emmy® and Golden Globe® award winning producer and Emmy Award winning Director Ryan Murphy (American Horror Story, The Normal Heart) directed the first episode and serves as Executive Producer, along with Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski and Brad Falchuk. American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson is written by Golden Globe-winning producers Alexander and Karaszewski (Big Eyes, The People v. Larry Flynt). American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson is produced by Fox 21 Television Studios and FX Productions. Will you be watching?? YT/FX
