OJ Simpson Juror Says Not Guilty Verdict Was ‘Payback’ for Rodney King
Apr 12, 2021
Juror Carrie Bess tells “OJ: Made in America” that she was among “90 percent” of jurors seeking payback.
Interviewer: Do you think there are members of the jury that voted to acquit OJ because of Rodney King?
Bess: Yes.
Interviewer: You do?
Bess: Yes.
Interviewer: How many of you do you think felt that way?
Bess: Oh, probably 90 percent of them.
Interviewer: 90 percent. Did you feel that way?
Bess: Yes.
Interviewer: That was payback.
Bess: Uh-huh.
Interviewer: Do you think that’s right?
At that question, she holds up her hands.
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