NEW YORK, Sept. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- The legal trials and tribulations of
sports legend O.J. Simpson and multi-media artist, Victor-Hugo Vaca Jr. have
raised awareness amongst the general public about the litigation vortex
which exists in the U.S. Justice system. The two celebrities have forced
legal experts and media to analyze allegations that justice can be
selectively applied and manipulated with money and skilled attorneys.
Simpson, aided by his high-priced team of legal eagles led by Johnny
Cochrane and F. Lee Bailey was acquitted of murder charges in criminal court
and found guilty of murder in civil court using a different legal defense
team. Simpson now faces criminal charges for his participation in an alleged
armed robbery and kidnapping in Las Vegas.
Fellow South Florida resident, Vaca, meanwhile is embroiled in a pro se
legal battle to protect the rights of citizens seeking to hire ethical and
competent legal counsel. His struggles with the Florida Bar and the court
system have been dubbed the "Crackhead Jesus trials" after the series of
paintings he created to document his journey through the U.S. justice system
labyrinth.
Vaca claims the Florida Bar is condoning perjury, conflict of interest, and
failing to protect citizens against unethical and incompetent attorneys in a
death penalty state. "No wonder O.J. Simpson moved to Florida."
Vaca also claims that O.J. Simpson's "Trial of the Century" exposed the
paradox that select individuals in the U.S. can "get away with murder." The
controversial story of Crackhead Jesus uses dark humor and mixed-media art
to explain how the dangerously flawed justice system let this happen.
Citing the documented case of Boca Raton attorney, Aaron R. Cohen, who took
residence in his client's house while representing the client in several
trials, Vaca asks, "Am I the only one who sees anything wrong with this
picture?" Without an explanation, the Florida Bar, led by Henry Coxe III,
ruled that no conflict of interest existed.
The incident, wherein Vaca claims his tenant/attorney divulged sensitive
confidential information about other clients' cases during his visits to
collect unpaid rent has led to a series of Florida Bar inquiries regarding
over fifty ethical violations against Conde & Cohen (2007-50,379(15E), 2007-
50,519(15E). Legal experts predict the lessons learned from both O.J.
Simpson and Victor-Hugo Vaca Jr. will have long lasting effects on the U.S.
cultural landscape.
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