Legal eagle Johnny L. Cochran born

Infamous lawyer Johnny L. Cochran, Jr. born in Shreveport, Louisiana. He is most well known for his successful defense of O.J. Simpson during the "Trial of the Century". He will most likely be remembered for the phrase "if the glove doesn't fit, you must acquit."

In addition to Simpson, Cochran has helped several other high profile clients to get out of their legal troubles including; Sean "P Diddy" Combs, Michael Jackson, Tupac Shakur and Snoop Dogg.