O.J. Simpson Murder Trial Judge Endorses Ex-Prosecutor Chris Darden on Judicial Campaign
Published on November 14, 2023
LOS ANGELES—Former prosecutor Christopher Darden has received the backing of retired Judge Lance Ito in his run for a seat on the Los Angeles County Superior Court, Mr. Darden’s campaign announced Nov. 13. Mr. Darden and Mr. Ito are well known for their roles in the televised 1994 O.J. Simpson murder trial, but they have a longer history. Previously, Mr. Darden and Mr. Ito worked together as prosecutors in the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office in what was then known as the Hardcore Gang Division. Mr. Darden, 67, has been an attorney for more than 40 years, and worked as a county prosecutor for 15 years. He is best known for serving as a lead prosecutor in the Simpson case, which was presided over by Mr. Ito....