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Robert Shapiro to speak at Borders

Robert Shapiro, the architect of "The Dream Team" that defended O.J. Simpson, is scheduled to speak tonight at Borders Books and Music.

Shapiro's new book, "The Search For Justice," analyzes the Simpson case and the performance of major players in the trial.

Shapiro said he wrote the book to present his perspective on the events and controversy surrounding the so-called "Trial of the Century."

"I never gave any interviews during the case," Shapiro told The Michigan Daily. "A lot of things were said about me that were untrue. I want the public to get my perspective based on the facts I think to be true."

He said he wants to make sure the public's view of the legal system is not hurt by their perceptions of the trial.

"Many people think we're hired guns to get people off," Shapiro said. "I have never viewed myself as that."

Shapiro said the media's approach to the trial differed from outlet to outlet.

"You have real news. You have tabloid news. And you have shows invented to cover the O.J. trial," Shapiro said. "You'd get some people who sacrificed real journalism for ratings."

Sharon Gambin, assistant manager at Borders Books and Music, said it is not possible to accurately predict the turnout an author will get.

"We never know," Gambin said. "That's harder to predict than the weather."

Gambin said the store first began selling copies of "The Search For Justice" on March 26.