Testimony and Sidebars / Witnesses, 1995
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Scope and Contents
A collection of files documenting the O. J. Simpson murder trial (The People of the State of California v. Orenthal James Simpson) as compiled by two journalists covering the trial at NBC News in Burbank: reporter John Gibson and producer Kathy Riggins.
The collection is divided into two groups: "Gibson" and "Riggins." The Riggins boxes include Kathy Riggins' daily log of testimony, sidebars, motions, rulings and jury controversies. The Gibson boxes include John Gibson's scripts for the live shots and packages for NBC local affiliates, the Today Show, and the Rivera Live show on CNBC. Also included in the boxes of scripts are various materials like magazine articles and books related to the trial. Gibson's files also include two three-ring binders with grand jury transcripts for the lead witnesses in the case against Simpson. The majority of the material relates to the 1995 criminal trial, but a small amount of scripts covering the 1996 civil trial against Simpson held in Santa Monica are also included.
Dates
- Creation: 1995
Creator
- From the Collection: Gibson, John, 1946- (Person)
- From the Collection: Riggins, Kathy (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. Advance notice required for access.
Extent
From the Collection: 16 Linear Feet (16 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Processing Information
Some of the boxes described under this subseries were previously labeled "Testimony and Sidebars" (box nos. 5-10) while others were labeled "Witnesses" (box nos. 13-15).
Repository Details
Part of the USC Libraries Special Collections Repository
Doheny Memorial Library 206
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles California 90089-0189 United States
specol@usc.edu