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How The Tables Turn: New Poll Finds That Most Black People Now Think O.J. Simpson Was Guilty

Most Black People Think OJ Is Guilty As everyone who was old enough to recall 1995 (and all those who caught The People Vs. O.J. Simpson ) know, back in the 90’s you couldn’t even TRY to convince the average Black American that The Juice was guilty of chopping up his ex-wife and her suspected lover. But now, a new study shows that that outlook has changed, and most Black people pretty much concede that OJ is as guilty as sin. The filmmaker responsible for O.J.’s upcoming 30 For 30 special breaks it down, via FiveThirtyEight : A striking poll finding was cited often in coverage of the O.J. Simpson murder trial in 1994 and 1995: Most white people thought the former football star was guilty of killing his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman, while roughly the same proportion of black people thought Simpson was innocent. The racial gap in public opinion was one of many elements of the case — along with a long history of conflict between the Los Angeles Police Department and the city’s black residents, and racist statements made by LAPD Detective Mark Fuhrman — that showed race was as important as glove size and forensic evidence. In the two decades since Simpson was acquitted by a majority-black jury, the racial gap has narrowed significantly. In two recent polls, more than 50 percent of black respondents said they thought Simpson was guilty — up from about 20 percent in most polls before, during and right after the trial. The more recent polls were conducted in 2014 and 2015, before the case returned to the public eye this year thanks to two high-profile television series: FX’s “The People v. O.J. Simpson” and ESPN Films’ “O.J.: Made in America.” (ESPN owns FiveThirtyEight.) Both series leave the impression that Simpson killed Brown Simpson and Goldman; he has said he is innocent. Why the shift? Developments in the murder trial and events in Simpson’s life probably have played a role. Changes in demographics and race relations may also have contributed to shifting black opinion about the case. Here’s a chart to illustrate the point a bit: Interesting! Honestly, with all the new evidence that came forward after the circus that was his criminal trial, his RIDICULOUS book idea, and of course the increase in information available about the events leading up to and following Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman’s murders…it’s only natural that nowadays Black people see things quite a bit differently than they did in that climate. Do YOU still think OJ was innocent? Splash

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How The Tables Turn: New Poll Finds That Most Black People Now Think O.J. Simpson Was Guilty

Bobbi Kristina Brown: "Fighting for Her Life;" Drowning Listed as Official Cause of Coma

As we continue to await good news in the sad case of Bobbi Kristina Brown, more details are emerging about the daughter of Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston. Bobbi Kristina was hospitalized on Saturday for reasons that were unclear at the time. It was reported that she was found unconscious in her bathtub, and many fans feared that 21-year-old had succumbed to a drug addiction like her late mother. However, authorities indicated that no drugs were found in Bobbi Kristina’s home , and the cause of her hospitalization is now listed as “drowning.” Sources say Bobbi’s brain functioning was “significantly diminished” by her accident, and the early prognoses were bleak. Now, however, it’s being reported that Bobbi Kristina is showing signs of recovery , and while it is still unknown when – or even if – she will emerge from her medically-induced coma, for now doctors are hopeful. A message posted to Whitney Houston’s official Facebook page today offers a frightening but hopeful assessment of the situation: “Bobbi Kristina is fighting for her life and is surrounded by immediate family,” reads the statement. “As her father already stated, we are asking you to honor our request for privacy during this difficult time.” “Thank you for your prayers and well wishes, and we greatly appreciate your continued support.” We’ll have further updates on Bobbi Kristina’s progress as more information becomes available. Bobbi Kristina Brown: Through Good Times and Bad 1. Bobbi Kristina Brown Selfie We’re close up and personal with Bobbi Kristina Brown for this Twitter photo. She posted the selfie in July 2014.

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Anna Kendrick Live Tweets Super Bowl, LOVES Katy Perry’s Boobs

Turns out, the New England Patriots and Tom Brady did not win Super Bowl XLIX. Anna Kendrick and her Twitter account did. The actress – who made an appearance herself during the game in the Pitch Perfect 2 Super Bowl trailer – ended up watching the big game alone in a hotel room. And Kendrick’s loss (of face-to-face social activity) was everyone else’s gain. First, Kendrick dissed the weird McDonald’s commercial, that promises select patrons a free meal if they hugged their relatives and committed similar acts of kindness. “Listen, for a free big Mac I could make up some nice shit about my mom too,” Anna wrote. From there, Kendrick’s focused turned to the Katy Perry halftime show .  Specifically, to Katy Perry’s boobs during her halftime show. “Ok, no one is thrilled abt going in the 2nd half in a tie, but @katyperry is about to jump repeatedly in a small outfit. So we all have that,” Kendrick wrote, clearly excited over the prospect of some cleavage. The star then simply added “#Boobs” and continued gushing over Perry (after Tweeting that her “acid just kicked in). “Go Katy, Go! #StillStaringAtTheTittiesTho,” Kendrick’s amazing stream of consciousness concluded. We’d say we’re surprised over Kendrick’s openness and/or her affection for another star’s private parts… but this is the same person who once told a magazine she masturbates to Ryan Gosling . In related news, we positively adore Anna Kendrick. Katy Perry Halftime Show: See the GIFs 1. Katy Perry ROARS! THIS is how you make an entrance! Katy Perry roared on to the Super Bowl halftime show stage on the back of a giant fake lion.

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Suge Knight Charged with Murder Following Fatal Hit-and-Run

Suge Knight has been formally charged with murder. The music mogul was arrested last week  in conjunction with a hit-and-run that took place in Los Angeles. Knight was allegedly engaged in an argument when he got into his pickup truck and backed over two men. One of them, Terry Carter, died from the wounds he sustained as a result of the incident. Reports state that Knight was being accosted by multiple men when he floored the gas pedal out of fear for his life. He claims he wasn’t aware he had struck anyone when he fled at scene. However, the cops allege Knight was trying to run over a nemesis name Cle “None” Sloan when he hit Carter by mistake. In addition to murder, Knight faces charges of attempted premeditated murder; hit and run resulting in death; and hit and run resulting in injury. These are all felonies. Knight had his $2 million bail revoked today, while insiders say video obtained by deputies at the scene capture a “portion” of what took place in Compton. Authorities say the footage strengthens the District Attorney’s case against Knight. Knight, the co-founder of Death Row Records, turned himself in to police on January 30 after running over Carter, a friend, with his vehicle. “The complaint includes use of a deadly weapon and causing great bodily injury allegations and that Knight has prior convictions, making this a third strike case,” the L.A. County D.A.’s Office said earlier today. Knight is set to appear in the Compton courthouse tomorrow. If convicted, he faces up to life in state prison. The producer, of course, is no stranger to brushes with the law. He’s been charged in the past with robbery, driving with a suspended license, drug possession and assault with a deadline weapon. 16 Celebrities Who May Have Killed People 1. O.J. Simpson O.J. Simpson was arrested for the murder of his wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and Ronald Goldman, leading to the trial of the century in 1994-95.

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Suge Knight Charged with Murder Following Fatal Hit-and-Run

Put On Blast: O.J. Simpson’s Ex-Girlfriend Says He Told Her, “Something Bad Will Happen To You Like Nicole”

This is not a good week for O.J. Simpson . O.J. Simpson Threatened Ex-Girlfriend According to Radar Online He reemerged into public much heavier, noticeably older and still after all these years a curiosity. And in the wake of O.J. Simpson’s appearance, now the characters from his past are returning. Enter Christie Prody, the blonde, vaguely Nicole Brown-like figure who was O.J.’s long-time girlfriend during the years after his acquittal for the murders of his ex wife and Ron Goldman in 1994. Prody, ever the hanger-on with her own problems, now comes forward in a new interview and claims that O.J. threatened her, alluding to the infamous murders. “He would say things to me like, ‘You better watch out so something bad doesn’t happen to you like Nicole,’” she tells Inside Edition in an interview airing Tuesday. “I was young and so he could try to shape me, mold me, into what he wanted.” Prody, 38, claims that O.J. told her to dye her hair blonde like Nicole’s. (Her hair is now back to brunette.) She was 21 when she first met the now imprisoned former NFL star and he was 46. “It was very hard to deal with that every day, comparing me to Nicole,” she says, according to the New York Post. She added that Simpson would say, “Nicole did this, Nicole did that. You should do this, that’s what she did.” They spent 12 years together and neither was adverse to the party lifestyle, a source told Radar. “She had her problems that’s for sure. Some were made public and some weren’t,” one source familiar with the situation told Radar. “She liked the fame and O.J. had money. There was a lot of partying going on.” Simpson was seen in public last week for the first time in years as he was granted a hearing in a bid to overturn the conviction that landed him in a Nevada prison after his 2008 arrest for robbery. He claims his lawyer botched the case. Prody, who hasn’t seen him in five years, says she was shocked at how much weight O.J. has gained “I had to take a double take,” she tells Inside Edition. “I can’t believe he’s gotten a lot bigger and very grey since I last saw him. “Image was the most important thing to him. Being good looking was important to him. And even more so, the girl on his arm had to be good looking.” She still sees the old O.J. though. “O.J. is very charming,” she says in the interview. “He’s very charming and he tells you what you want to hear. He’s very believable.” Perhaps to some people. If he told us something bad might happen to us like Nicole, we would have popped him in his head. Splash News/AP

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Pay Yo Bills: A Locked Up O.J. Simpson Owes the IRS $180K!

O.J. can’t catch a break . Locked up and serving his 33-year sentence for armed robbery, the IRS slapped O.J. with a huge back taxes amount of $180…all owed from 2007-2010. According to TMZ , the breakdown is as follows: 2007 – $15,927.89 2008 – $105,119.71 2009 – $49,490.27 2010 – $8,897.20 All totaled up, Simpson allegedly owes $179,435.07. The lien is just the latest in a string of problems for the former football star — 7 months ago his FL home was foreclosed on … and he’s still locked up for kidnapping, armed robbery and other charges from a 2007 Las Vegas incident. O.J. still owes over $30 mill to the families of slain wife Nicole Brown and Ronald Goldman too. He’s up for parole in 2016 and if granted, it looks like he’ll be workin’ a lot of overtime. Images via WENN/Twitter

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