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(409) 778-9463 "m T The Battalion Nation Wednesday Pagi january 29/ Simpson trial qoes to jury State ^ ^ CnntimiPf SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — O.J. Simpson’s fate was placed in the hands of a jury Tuesday after a final theatrical flourish from an attorney who waved a wad of bills at the foot ball great and accused him of cheap ening the lives of the victims. The panel deliberated two hours before quitting for the night. They must decide whether Simpson should be held responsible and made to pay millions for the June 12, 1994, knife slayings of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. Simpson was acquitted of the crime of a year and a half ago. Some jurors took notes as Judge Hiroshi Fujisaki explained in his in structions that Simpson is not being subjected to double jeopardy: “Even though the defendant Simpson was acquitted in the criminal case, you can still find him liable.” In contrast to the mosdy black criminal jury that voted unanimous ly to clear Simpson in downtown Los Angeles, just nine of the 12 jurors on the mostly white civil panel must agree to find Simpson responsible. In his final words to the jury, plain tiff attorney Daniel Petrocelli re sponded to defense claims that the wrongful death claim was baseless and that anyone can file such a law suit by paying a $200 fee. He took out some bills and waved them in front of Simpson. “In their zeal to get your verdict, have they become so insensitive to the greatest of human tragedies, the loss of life... that they tell you it costs $200 to file a lawsuit?” Petrocelli said. “Mr. Simpson, here’s $200. Give... my client back his son!” Simpson’s lawyer, Robert Baker, rose from his seat and yelled back: "Give it up! Give it up!” “Give my client back his son and we will march out of here in a heartbeat!” Petrocelli raged. Simpson showed no reaction. Petrocelli’s stirring end to the five-month case came after nearly five days of closing argu ments. Simpson As the court day began, the case was further delayed by an hour be cause of an undisclosed jury problem. Sources who spoke on condition of anonymity said some jurors had been contacted by a person or agency offering to represent them af ter the trial for media deals. Jurors brought the matter to the judge’s at tention, and the judge interviewed all the panelists without dismissing any of them. Once jurors returned to their seats, the plaintiffs unleashed a final volley of invective against Simpson. Petro celli berated both Simpson and Baker for “denying the undeniable” and for underestimating the victims’ lives. "We heard Mr. Baker say Mr. Simpson is the victim in all of this — not two precious human beings that are dead,” Petrocelli said. "Enough is enough,” the lawyer continued. “Two people lost their lives. ... They deserve their final peace. Their lives mattered ... and that man who took their lives should be held accountable.” Petrocelli urged jurors to discount Simpson’s easy demeanor and win ning smile, quoting Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” — “One may smile and smile and be a villain.” Petrocelli again attacked Simp son’s alibi and his contention the 31 photos of him wearing Bruno Magli shoes are fake. He also noted Simp son has never given a clear explana tion for cuts on his hand. At one point, he showed a picture of Simpsons cut ring finger on his left hand and clawed at it with his own fingernails as if to show that’s how the victims injured Simpson. “These are the marks of a killer,” he declared. More than once, Baker objected that Petrocelli was not rebutting the defense argument but launching an entirely new line of attack. The judge overruled the objections. He referred to Baker’s argument that Simpson would never go out to kill in a “big, white elephant” of a Ford Bronco. “You know what Mr. Simpson’s other choices were? A Bentley and a Ferrari,” Petrocelli said. Relatives cried but there were some giggles from spectators as Petrocelli grimly derided Simpson’s defense. Jurors stared back at him stonefaced, the same expression they have given throughout the days of summations by seven lawyers. Continued from Page Thompson, along with chan; lors from other Texas public and vate colleges, is requesting $926 Aq By Mai TheI The curreni lion to increase thenumberofcql graduates in Texas. The Texas Higher Educat! Coalition promotes partnersh with public high schools community colleges andincre ing college enrollment.Thecoi tion’s goal is to increase them stand is turning her of college graduates inlefrexasA&M Mer by 15,200 more per year by The Texas legislative sess which began Jan. 14, ends in Bowen said testimony before legislature is just the first step long process of getting the bud Tigers to win t proposal approved by the govern Challenger Continued from Page The clouds of smoke lingei the sky for several minutes. Cuellar said last year’s 10th niversary was viewed as especi significant only by tradition each year has equal unpactonh “It still brings a tear to my eye, said. “It does not matter if it is 10th, 11 th or 12th year.” a stand at hom< The Aggies bounding edge sive pressure tc rally by the Ur game, 61-57 at seum last night A&M (8-9, 2 start as they wj 10, 2-5) jump o re: Texas Drowning It s not too late to get in the '97 Aggieland SPRING ‘MAKEUPS’ Don't miss out on this final opportunity to be in Texas A&M's Aggieland yearbook. Class pictures will be taken 9 a.m. r 4 p.m. Monday - Fri day until February 21. Pictures being taken ON CAMPUS Bookstore in MSC basement across from University PLUS Hullabaloo Yearbook class portraits by A R Photography Call 693-8183 for more details Vocal Music Univ. PLUS ^||||^eraT"Barber Continued from Page 1 Landry said at the time of the cident, he did not realize howfor. nate he and his mother were. “My mom and I started bean' everybody tell us how lucky weM and we started thinkingabouthe lucky we were and that’s when it i[ us,’’ he said. “I’d like to thankfrj that I was able to save mymom Name Min A Davis, C. .. .30 Jones, S. .. .33 9 Quesada, D . 29 Anderson, T .33 Brown, J. .. .33 Barone, B. . .31 Strieker, B. . . .11 Totals 200 24 Pet.: FG .480, FT ,7V Three-point goals: 3-£ Team Rebounds: 4 Turnovers: 19 Steals: 5 Technical fouls: none Half Time Score: Aggi Attendance: 2,945 Referees: D. Rutledg< Defem Classes Continued from Page “One of the things we’d life to improve is our ability tott! people on computers,” hed Chip Schaeffer, who Kicks country and western daefor University Plus, said begets, tive feedback from bis student. “You ca/i see a light bulb go c and they have a new play toy] Schaeffer said. Because classes are held on can) pus, parkinghas become aproblei Capehart tells students to use University parking garages. Those interested in claffi should pick up the UniversityPto brochure or stop by their offiw the lower level of the MSC. Off hours are Monday through Hi*- day from noon to 10 p.m. aniW- days and Saturdays from noon® 5 p.m. Their office phone numta is 845-1631. GOLDEN KEY N.H.S. General Meeting @ 7:00 p.m. 402 Rudder January 29th FREE FOOD!!! Do You Have Panic Attacks? Freedom Research, Inc. is seeking volimteers fora 12-week research study of an investigational medication for panic disorder. You must be 18-65 years old in good health. You may be paid up to $200 for your participation in the study For more information call: 229-0049 Looking fora comings, die T< found Windex ir Missouri Tigers £ The Aggies p in a three-game the glass with a “We did a gr pleased with ou Coach Tony Ban I /oh redounding, for 16 rebounds. With 32 of die fensive side of tl Davis credited tb “The guards 1 the boards by ret ball to Brian (Bar effect and did a j The rebound the win down tt Aggies were only lowed the Tigers Tony Barone Lad> J way By Jami! The Ba WIN FREE Ring Dance TICKETS The Class of 1997 is hosting a t-shirt design contest. The Grand Prize designer of the Senior Week 1997 t-shirt will win Ring Dance tickets. Artwork should depict “Step-off into the Spotlight,” the week’s theme. Work should be submitted no larger than 8.5” x 11” and black and white. All entries become the property of the Class of 1997. All entries due February 21, 1997 by 5 p.m. in 216 MSC. Jm Additional guidelines are available in the MSC, Koldus, Wehner, Zachary, and Langford. Please call the Class of 1997 at 845-1515 for more information. 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