What is lance ito?

Lance Ito is a retired judge who presided over the infamous O.J. Simpson murder trial in 1995. Born on August 2, 1950 in Los Angeles, California, Ito served as a judge in the Los Angeles County Superior Court from 1989 until his retirement in 2015. He became well-known for his handling of the Simpson trial, which lasted nearly a year and became one of the most publicized trials in American history.

Ito's decisions during the trial, such as allowing cameras in the courtroom and his management of the media circus surrounding the case, were both praised and criticized. He ultimately allowed the trial to become a spectacle, with many arguing that the intense media coverage influenced the outcome of the trial.

After the Simpson trial, Ito presided over other high-profile cases, including the trial of Erik and Lyle Menendez for the murder of their parents. He retired from the bench in 2015 after more than 25 years as a judge.

In addition to his judicial career, Ito is also a published author and has appeared as a legal analyst on various television programs.