I hate to be the skunk at the garden party, but it is clear to any rational person that the recent trial and conviction of OJ Simpson was clearly a case of malicious prosecution on the part of state.

Yes, like millions of other Americans I was disappointed at the 1995 verdict acquitting OJ of murder, but that does not give the state the right to skirt double jeopardy laws by getting a “do over.”

The details of the crime for which he was convicted would certainly not warrant this outcome had it been anyone other than OJ Simpson on trial.

The defense was correct in asserting that this is payback for a verdict that the vast majority of Americans felt was unfair, one that they thought let a murderer go free.

If you don't believe that just look at the glee on the part of pundits, newscasters and the Goldman family.

While it is satisfying to see OJ finally in jail, his conviction was truly a sad day for the American judicial system.

We have now expanded the meaning of the term “jury nullification” through the actions of both the prosecutor and this most recent jury who, in effect, decided to nullify the verdict of the jury that freed Mr. Simpson 13 years ago.

Thomas Hanley

Fulton