'The View's Alyssa Farah Griffin expresses hope OJ Simpson's death 'brings peace' for victims' families
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA : Alyssa Farah Griffin, co-host of 'The View', shared her perspective on the death of OJ Simpson, expressing that her primary reflection is on the potential solace it may bring to the families of Nicole Simpson and Ron Goldman.
Griffin, 34, conveyed her sentiments unabashedly during April 11 episode, stating, "To me, when someone like this passes, really my only thought is I hope that it gives some peace to the family of the victims."
Simpson, who died at the age of 76 in Las Vegas, was previously found civilly liable for the 1994 murders of Nicole, his ex-wife, and Ron, a 25-year-old waiter.
'The View' hosts reflect on OJ Simpson case, discusses media impact
Sunny Hostin, Alyssa Farah Griffin's co-host on 'The View', reflected on the tragedy of the OJ Simpson case, emphasizing the perceived injustice.
She highlighted the discrepancy between the outcomes of the criminal trial, where Simpson was acquitted, and the subsequent civil trial, where he was found liable.
Hostin said, "For me, the tragedy was the injustice - in my opinion. The criminal trial [and] the fact that he was not found guilty, but he was found liable later, civilly."
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Griffin added, "They did win the civil suit after the fact because I agree, I think it was a miscarriage of justice, but that doesn't make up for it, so I hope it helps them to find some peace." Sara Haines chimed in and said, "I think even saying their names matters to people."
"Yeah, Ron Goldman, Nicole Simpson. I mean, you know, these people are terribly missed by their families and I know that to be true." Sunny, 55, disclosed that she had developed a friendship with Kim Goldman, the sister of Ron Goldman.
Regarding Simpson's 1995 murder trial, Hostin remarked, "Can I just say... who doesn't remember the trial of the century? I mean, it was an 11-month-long trial, and the Bronco and I think it's one of those questions, "Where were you at when OJ was in that Bronco?""
"I remember I was on a date with a guy named Paul," Hostin continued, adding, "I remember it and I also remember feeling a great sense of injustice happened."
"It's one of the reasons I became a prosecutor, because I remember watching Chris Darden and I remember watching Marcia Clark. I remember watching the late, great Johnnie Cochran and just the masterful job that I thought everyone did and I ended up becoming close to Kim Goldman," Hostin said.
"Her brother Ron was killed, along with Nicole Simpson, and I remember how palpable - even to this day - that loss is for them," Hostin added.
Co-host Joy Behar then said, "I remember because Johnnie Cochran was... how did it go with the glove? "If it doesn't fit, you must acquit"... so he brought poetry to the legal system. That was a first, also."
"Yeah, he was a master," Sunny replied, acknowledging the attorney's adeptness.
Griffin chimed in, noting that she was merely five years old when Simpson's murder trial unfolded on television.
She recounted she "had it on wall-to-wall" and claimed it "consumed so much of our public consciousness."
"It was really a big deal. I think Court TV may have come into existence because of it," remarked Hostin, a mother of two, highlighting the profound impact the trial had on the media landscape.
Internet divided over 'The View' commentary on OJ Simpson's death
The host's response to the high-profile death elicited varied responses, with some social media users expressing support while others were more skeptical.
One person wrote, "About what Farah said about giving the family peace they’ll never find peace because nobody is paying for this crime. Everybody has her own opinion on whether he did it or not but whoever did it got away with it."
Another viewer replied to the same comment, saying, "There is a peace that passes all understanding. I think she was talking about that."
"Raise your hand if you are shocked to hear that Sonny thought OJ did it," one person .
"Oj trial was a good reason not to televise trials. It became a spectacle," another viewer remarked. "I am with the girls on this one. He was a monster," someone else said.
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