O.J. Simpson case: Unsealed court records reveal informant provided information about missing murder weapon

More than 30 years after O.J. Simpson was acquitted of killing Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, unsealed court records are raising questions about the murder weapon.

More than 30 years after O.J. Simpson was acquitted of killing Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, unsealed court records are raising questions about the murder weapon.

O. J. SimpsonTuesday, October 20, 2026 12:01AMNewly uncovered court documents are raising new question about the OJ Simpson case. Photo by Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times via Getty ImagesMore than 30 years after O. J. Simpson was acquitted of murdering his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ron Goldman, newly unsealed court records examined by the New York Times are shedding light on information authorities received about the murder weapon, which was never found. According to the newly unsealed document, a government informant and associate of Simpson named Joseph Ippolito provided what was described as "very helpful" information about the weapon used in the murder. The document does not reveal what Ippolito told authorities about the weapon or its alleged disposal. According to the newly released document, Ippolito had become privy to information relevant to the case, including allegations concerning Simpson's domestic violence, drug use, attempted flight from authorities and disposal of the murder weapon. FILE - California Highway Patrol chase Al Cowlings, driving, and O. J.

The justice’s remarks came during a conversation at Catholic University’s law school with professor J. Joel Alicea, who was a law clerk to Justice Samuel Alito, a conservative. Get Starting PointA guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter EmailWhile Kagan has issued strongly worded dissents in individual election-related cases, her remarks Tuesday amounted to a global critique of how a series of choices by the court’s majority have affected democracy in the United States. Taken together, she said, the rulings have deepened political divisions and made the country’s electoral system work less well. The Supreme Court justices on Oct. 7, 2022. J. Scott Applewhite/Associated PressKagan wrote the dissent, for instance, when the court in 2019 closed the door on federal litigation challenging voting maps aimed at achieving political ends.

Calgary·NewOne person is dead after being hit by a truck and trailer on Deerfoot Trail on Tuesday afternoon, Calgary police said. Police believe victim had pulled over to change tire, was hit by truck changing lanesCBC News · Posted: Oct 20, 2026 9:49 PM EDT | Last Updated: 12 minutes agoListen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. One person is dead after being hit by a truck and trailer along Deerfoot Trail on Tuesday afternoon. Police believe the victim was changing a flat tire when they were struck. (Rebecca Kelly/CBC)One person is dead after being hit by a truck and trailer on Deerfoot Trail on Tuesday afternoon, Calgary police said. Officers responded to reports of a person struck by a vehicle along northbound Deerfoot Trail and 17th Avenue S. E. just after 1 p.m. Upon arrival, one person was pronounced dead at the scene.

Although the Celtics made the game look easy for the first 2½ quarters, they immediately wilted when Detroit ramped up its defense and forced them to make difficult offensive plays. Tatum never looked comfortable. Shots that usually go down just didn’t. And without Jaylen Brown, it was essentially on him to carry the team when the game was in the balance. Get Court SenseKeep up with everything Celtics with news, commentary, and analysis from the Globe's all-star team. Arrives twice weekly. Enter EmailThe Celtics needed All-NBA Tatum when they led, 99-89, with 8:19 left. But the Pistons countered with a stirring 23-0 run behind the shooting of Duncan Robinson and former Celtic Javonte Green. Tatum finished 6 for 23 and 0 for 7 from the 3-point line. He missed all nine of his attempts outside of 17 feet and made just 2 of 7 shots at the rim. The Pistons stuck First-team All-Defense Ausar Thompson on Tatum and the results were dreadful. “I mean [the shot] felt good, but definitely not one of my best nights,” Tatum said. “I have to play better. Part of my role is scoring so I felt really good about a lot of the looks.