of new york times On Thursday, it was slammed by critics for its respectful coverage of O.J. Simpson’s death.
In particular, the media’s claim that O.J. Simpson’s trial “ruined his world” was ridiculed.
can’t believe it. The New York Times declared O.J. Simpson the real victim. pic.twitter.com/KuE8aOGF4c
— End Wakeness (@EndWokeness) April 11, 2024
The phrase was later removed from an article headlined “O.J. Simpson, the football star whose trial transfixed the nation, dies at 76.”
Critics quickly noted the change in tone and challenged the original story.
original and updated @nytimes O.J. Simpson obituary
I don’t think I’m the only one who had a problem with the line “His world is ruined.” pic.twitter.com/x8xYxvnPR8
— J9 (@janinebogris) April 11, 2024
Has his world been destroyed? Has *His* World Ended? JFC, New York Times, I believe more people’s lives than when O.J. Simpson was rightly accused of murdering his wife and a stranger I think my life was ruined by O.J. Simpson.
— Shannon Reed ☮️ 🇺 (@sreed151) April 11, 2024
Poor O.J. Simpson. After he commits two murders, his world is destroyed. pic.twitter.com/zGevF38Jzy
— Joseph R. Reagan (@JosephRReagan) April 11, 2024
“…However, his world is destroyed…” pic.twitter.com/jIMEXaws5V
— Mike Madrid (@madrid_mike) April 11, 2024
As Breitbart News reported, former NFL running back O.J. Simpson passed away on Wednesday after a battle with cancer. He was 76 years old.
“He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren,” his family said in a statement. “His family asks that you respect their wishes for privacy and grace during this transitional period.”
