OJ Simpson: New York Times sparks outcry for saying 'his world was ruined' by murder trial

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The New York Times sparked a public outcry after writing O.J. Simpson had his world "ruined" by being charged with double murder in its obituary.

It was announced Thursday by Simpson's family that the former actor and NFL legend had died at 76 following his battle with prostate cancer. He is best known for being acquitted of double-murder charges following the gruesome slayings of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend, Ron Goldman. 

The Times' framing of the murders raised eyebrows, however.

"He ran to football fame on the field and made fortunes in the movies. But his world was ruined after he was charged with killing his former wife and her friend," The Times obit said, according to a screenshot of the breaking news email alert by The Lincoln Project co-founder Mike Madrid.

This May 3, 1995 file photo shows murder defendant O.J. Simpson (R) consulting with friend Robert Kardashian (C) and Alvin Michelson (L), the attorney representing Kardashian, during a hearing in Los Angeles.  (VINCE BUCCI/AFP via Getty Images)

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The Times used similar language in the body of its obituary, which originally read, "The infamous case, which held up a cracked mirror to Black and white America, cleared Mr. Simpson but ruined his world."

Many believe O.J. Simpson got away with the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson. (Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images)

The Gray Lady faced intense criticism on social media. 

"Bruh. Do better," MSNBC host Katie Phang reacted to Madrid's screenshot.

"Unfricking believable