Famous televised trials - in pictures

  • A televised trial of a former US president would be an unprecedented legal spectacle sure to draw millions of global viewers. AFP
    A televised trial of a former US president would be an unprecedented legal spectacle sure to draw millions of global viewers. AFP
  • Serial killer Ted Bundy's 1979 trial was the first nationally televised prosecution in the US. He was executed a decade later. Photo: Public domain
    Serial killer Ted Bundy's 1979 trial was the first nationally televised prosecution in the US. He was executed a decade later. Photo: Public domain
  • The 1994 OJ Simpson trial, which led to his acquittal, was a televised spectacle, with 150 million US viewers tuning in for the verdict. AP
    The 1994 OJ Simpson trial, which led to his acquittal, was a televised spectacle, with 150 million US viewers tuning in for the verdict. AP
  • In one of the most memorable moments of US legal drama, Simpson tried on the ill-fitting gloves prosecutors said he wore to murder his wife. AP
    In one of the most memorable moments of US legal drama, Simpson tried on the ill-fitting gloves prosecutors said he wore to murder his wife. AP
  • The televised trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard drew hundreds of millions of viewers globally. AP
    The televised trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard drew hundreds of millions of viewers globally. AP
  • Depp ultimately prevailed in the defamation case with his ex-wife. AP
    Depp ultimately prevailed in the defamation case with his ex-wife. AP
  • The six-week murder trial of Alex Murdaugh drew millions of viewers. AP
    The six-week murder trial of Alex Murdaugh drew millions of viewers. AP
  • Murdaugh is handcuffed after a guilty verdict in his double murder trial on March 2. AP
    Murdaugh is handcuffed after a guilty verdict in his double murder trial on March 2. AP
  • The trial of four white Los Angeles police officers accused of beating Rodney King was a landmark moment in US history. AP
    The trial of four white Los Angeles police officers accused of beating Rodney King was a landmark moment in US history. AP
  • Following the officers' acquittal in 1992, rioting broke out across Los Angeles. AP
    Following the officers' acquittal in 1992, rioting broke out across Los Angeles. AP