Five years later, I am still asked about the Gloria Watson murder case nearly every day while walking through Manhattan or through emails from you, my faithful followers.
The prosecution had everything needed to convict Gloria of at least three counts of first degree homicide. Her bloody fingerprints on the murder weapon, proof of her being in the vicinity of all 3 crimes, numerous witnesses testifying that she told them she had committed the murders, a police confession - the list goes on. The public was watching every step of the way, and the media was claiming that Gloria was "OJ Guilty," as they like to say. It took only a day for the jury to reach a "not guilty" decision. I cannot help but take all of the credit for the victory, though others had to play the roles that I orchestrated.
Today Gloria Watson lives in an undisclosed location under a new name. For those of you who love to ask the most common question posed to me: No, I have not had any contact from her since the trial.
Do I think she is guilty? Having led the jury to an acquital, I have to say that she has now been proven innocent of all crimes. As her attorney I must believe in at least the possibility of her innocence. Given the decision of the jury, we must all attest to her innocence.
The Watson case forever altered the course of my career. When I take on high profile cases or make appearances on television to discuss the hottest trials as they occur, I often think back to the time before the Watson case, to a time before the public was aware of my skill as a defense attorney, and I am pleased to have gained the recognition that I have worked so hard to deserve.
I enjoy the opportunity to share my thoughts on this website and am pleased to be able to offer my faithful followers a place to hear my thoughts on the significant legal issues of our time.
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