Allen Cowlings — Friend of O.J. Simpson — The Simpson Matter

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Allen Cowlings

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Friend of O.J. Simpson

Allen Cowlings, a longtime friend of O.J. Simpson, appeared as a witness in two civil-trial direct examinations: by John Kelly on December 3, 1996, and by Robert Baker on February 4, 1997. In his December testimony, Cowlings said Simpson had been his closest and dearest friend since childhood, that they had played high school, college, and professional football together, and that he had stood up for Simpson at his wedding to Nicole Brown.

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Allen Cedric "A.C." Cowlings is an American former professional football player and actor. He played college football for the USC Trojans before being selected fifth overall in the first round by the Buffalo Bills in the 1970 NFL draft. He was a starter at various defensive positions for the Buffalo Bills, Houston Oilers, Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks, and the San Francisco 49ers, until retiring after the 1979 season.

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12 proceedings

Civil Trial December 3, 1996 - February 4, 1997 2 proceedings

witness examination Direct examination of Allen Cowlings witness called by plaintiff 4 317

witness examination Readback of Al Cowlings's direct testimony, civil verdict, and further proceedings witness called by plaintiff 4 105

Depositions April 16, 1996 - May 15, 1996 10 proceedings

Day 1 - Apr 16, 1996

witness examination Direct examination of Allen Cowlings by John Kelly witness called by plaintiff 5 1,806

Day 2 - Apr 17, 1996

witness examination Direct examination of Allen Cowlings by John Kelly witness called by plaintiff 4 1,677

Day 3 - Apr 26, 1996

witness examination Direct examination of Allen Cowlings by John Kelly witness called by plaintiff 4 1,187

witness examination Direct examination of Allen Cowlings by Daniel Petrocelli witness called by plaintiff 2 182

Day 4 - May 15, 1996

witness examination Direct examination of Allen Cowlings by Daniel Petrocelli (1 of 3) witness called by plaintiff 2 946

witness examination Direct examination of Allen Cowlings by Michael Brewer (1 of 3) witness called by plaintiff 3 31

witness examination Direct examination of Allen Cowlings by Daniel Petrocelli (2 of 3) witness called by plaintiff 2 2

witness examination Direct examination of Allen Cowlings by Michael Brewer (2 of 3) witness called by plaintiff 4 14

witness examination Direct examination of Allen Cowlings by Daniel Petrocelli (3 of 3) witness called by plaintiff 1 1

witness examination Direct examination of Allen Cowlings by Michael Brewer (3 of 3) witness called by plaintiff 4 213

Allen Cowlings • 12 proceedings

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