American Crime Story (TV Series)

From the Ashes of Tragedy (2016)

John Travolta: Robert Shapiro

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• [Robert Shapiro meeting with O.J. Simpson and Robert Kardashian for the first time] 

  Robert Shapiro : Believe me, Howard Weitzman is a very capable lawyer, but I agree with you. You can't afford any more missteps. In a situation like this, you have to stay ahead of the events. It's the same thing I told Johnny Carson when I represented him. You have to hire the best experts, the top investigators.

  O.J. Simpson : Already?

  Robert Shapiro : Yes. And you have to stay ahead of the leads to make sure they don't grow stale. And just so you know, the DA is going to throw all their resources at this. They have a very bad rep for losing cases to the rich and famous. They're gonna do anything they can to win.

  Robert Kardashian : O.J. has a very good relationship with the cops. They come over for tennis sometimes. Saturday pool parties.

  Robert Shapiro : That's useful. That's good to know. You know, I wonder... Rob, what do you think of the idea that you join the team, too? You could reactivate your license, and you might provide a special insight to us.

  O.J. Simpson : Absolutely. I think that's a great idea. Bobby understands me.

  Robert Kardashian : We've been friends forever. When Kris and I broke up, The Juice was there for me every night. I-I'd do anything for this man.

  Robert Shapiro : Good. OK. Now there's one final thing. There's something I need to talk to O.J. about privately. Do you mind, Rob?

  Robert Kardashian : No. Of course.

  [Kardashian leaves the room] 

  Robert Shapiro : Any time that I take on a new criminal case, I always ask the client a question. Now, I won't be judgmental, but I think that it's crucial that the attorney and the client are truthful with each other. So anything you tell me is completely confidential and will never leave this room. So... O.J., did you do it?

  O.J. Simpson : No. I loved her.