The name of Robert George Kardashian, the influential American lawyer who became a central figure during the O.J. Simpson trial in 1995, resonates again after Simpson's death. Born on 22 February 1944 in Los Angeles, he left an indelible legacy in US judicial history.
Renowned for his legal prowess, Kardashian gained prominence as O.J. Simpson's friend and lawyer during the media case in which the former football player was charged with two murders.
Throughout his career, Kardashian not only excelled in the legal sphere, but also made a mark in the family sphere. Father of Kourtney, Kim, Khloe and Rob Kardashian, the son of his marriage to Kris Jenner.
Prior to his foray into law, Robert came from an upper-class meat and dairy family in Los Angeles, California. He graduated with a Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego and practiced law for more than a decade before focusing on the family business.
The O.J. Simpson case
Kardashian and Simpson became close friends in the early 1970s. During their legal dispute, he stood by the former athlete at all times. In fact, he didn't have a licence when it all happened, but decided to reactivate it to help him.
After the tragic murder of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, Simpson found refuge in Kardashian's home. Even in the days following the crime, Kardashian was seen carrying a garment bag believed to contain Simpson's bloodstained clothes or the murder weapon.
Although Simpson agreed to turn himself in to authorities at 11:00 on June 17, 1994, Kardashian took it upon himself to read a letter he wrote to the media that was interpreted as a suicide note. Robert Kardashian died on 30 September 2003, due to oesophageal cancer. The exact amount he may have earned is unknown, but at his death he left an fortune worth more than $100 million.
