The Triumph of Justice: Summary and book reviews of The Triumph of Justice by Daniel Petrocelli, plus links to an excerpt from The Triumph of Justice and a biography of Daniel Petrocelli.
The Triumph of Justice Closing the Book On the Simpson Saga
by Daniel Petrocelli
Hardcover: Apr 1998,
644 pages.
Paperback: Jun 1999,
644 pages.
When Daniel Petrocelli was first approached to represent the family of Ron Goldman in the O.J. Simpson civil trial, he was one of the few people in America who had paid little attention to the Simpson criminal trial. His first inclination was to turn down the case. But as friends and clients urged him to accept, as he got to know not only the Goldmans but the facts of the case and the human tragedy lurking behind it, Petrocelli realized this was something he had to tackle head on.
Never having tried a murder case, putting his firm's considerable reputation at risk, confronting a media swarm for which he was totally unprepared, and facing an overwhelming financial disadvantage, Petrocelli nonetheless went on a personal and increasingly passionate mission to bring about justice. Triumph of Justice is a chronicle of that mission. Petrocelli's insights, observations, and inside information not only show us how he convinced a jury to find O.J. Simpson liable for $33.5 million in the deaths of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman--proving to the American people that their legal system does indeed work--he also makes the story a compelling and exciting legal read.
Among the revelations detailed in these pages:
Petrocelli's ten-day, no-holds-barred deposition of O.J. Simpson
What Petrocelli learned from the incendiary depositions and interviews of Kato Kaelin, Faye Resnick, Marcus Allen, A.C. Cowlings, and others
The surprising realizations that emerged from a mock jury trial, which Petrocelli lost
His dramatic face-to-face courtroom confrontation with O.J. Simpson on the witness stand
What happened that night in Brentwood.
Petrocelli also offers insight into the larger issues - of race, wealth, celebrity, and police competence - surrounding the case. He places the trial in its proper context and, in so doing, examines legal questions and issues about our justice system that affect and reflect upon every one of us.
Triumph of Justice proves, conclusively, that O.J. Simpson told lie after lie and that he did indeed kill his ex-wife and an innocent man. It is the story you haven't heard about the trial you didn't see and is the closest, most in-depth look at an important murder case since Helter Skelter.
"You cannot kill two people and get away with it, no matter how much money you have, no matter how many lies you tell."
--Daniel Petrocelli
BOOK REVIEWS
Media Reviews
New York Times Book Review
...even if you are sick of everything connected to the Simpson case, you might want to look at it. For not only does it contain a dramatic, emotional narrative...it gives us something that no other book on O.J. Simpson does it gives us O.J. Simpson.
Recent Reader Reviews
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by J.T Barrett Trumph Of Justice I think it was a wonderful book,written by a smart and talented man. It proved once and for all O.J. was guilty of murdering two young people,and got to walk away free because of poor work by the D.A. in his crimmnal trial. MR PETROCELLI should... Read More
Rated of 5
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This is not only a very well written book, Mr. Petrocelli is an extremely articulate, and sensitive writer. I actually heard him read this book on audio tape. His voice and annuciation made this book even more enjoyable! I am a new fan!
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