The defense began its case with testimony that O.J. Simpson was distraught and grief stricken about the death of his former wife. A contingent of Simpson's family members appeared in the courtroom.

He says, ‘Oh, Dad, I’ll be all right. Just leave me alone. I’ll be all right.’” Arnelle Simpson is the eldest daughter of O.J. Simpson and his first wife, Marguerite Whitley. O.J ...