Christopher Darden

Christopher Darden, an American lawyer, author, and lecturer, first entered the public eye as a co-prosecutor in the high-profile O.J. Simpson murder case. Prior to this, Darden worked for 15 years in the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office. His legal prowess was further utilized as a commentator for several major television networks, including CNBC, CNN, Court TV, and NBC. Darden's versatility is also evident in his appearances in popular television shows such as "Touched by an Angel," "Girlfriends," and "Roseanne".

Adding to his legal career, Darden is the co-author of several crime novels, including "The Trials of Nikki Hill" and "LA Justice". His legal acumen has seen him represent clients in a variety of high-profile cases, including the case of Eric Ronald Holder Jr., who was accused of murdering Nipsey Hussle, and a case involving a man accused of threatening a television crew at a COVID-19 anti-lockdown protest rally. Despite his unsuccessful bid for a judgeship in the Los Angeles County Superior Court in 2024, Darden's commitment to the legal field remains unwavering.

In addition to his legal pursuits, Darden has been recognized for his contributions, receiving the Crystal Heart Award from Loved Ones of Homicide Victims in 1998 and being named "Humanitarian of the Year" by Eli Horne in 2000. His life and career have been depicted in various forms of media, most notably by Sterling K. Brown in the TV series "The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story" in 2016. Despite declining to participate in Ezra Edelman's documentary "O.J.: Made in America," he was featured in the film via archive footage. Darden continues to remain active in the legal landscape, recently defending the alleged killer of Pop Smoke in 2020.