The Kardashian family today is known almostthanks to the super popular, reality show of the same name, which has been on the “E!” TV channel for more than 7 years and beats all records in views. However, it became famous long before that, in the mid-90s. It was then that the head of the family, Robert Kardashian, became famous as the lawyer who saved the famous athlete and actor O.J. Simpson, who was accused of double murder, from the death penalty.
Parents
Robert Kardashian Sr. was born in 1944 inLos Angeles in the family of descendants of Armenian immigrants from the Kars region of the Russian Empire. A year before the extermination of the Christian population of his great-grandfather and great-grandmother, the preacher Yefim Klubnikin brought to Germany. From there they went to the USA, where their son Tatos went into business, thanks to which the family improved its financial position in a short time. By the time of the birth of Robert Kardashians owned a large enterprise for the production of canned meat.
Robert Kardashian: a biography
Bob's childhood passed in a rich neighborhood "HillsBaldwin. He graduated from a prestigious high school, and then a University of Southern California with a bachelor's degree in business management. Although the parents hoped that the son would be in charge of the company that belonged to their family, Robert Kardashian decided to become a lawyer. To this end, he continued his education at the University of San Diego, and after receiving a doctorate in law for about 10 years he was a practicing lawyer. Despite the fact that he had no shortage of clients, Kardashian decided to cease his legal activities and went into business. In particular, in 1973 he became one of the co-founders of the magazine Radio & Records.
Professional triumph
After a break of almost twenty years, RobertKardashian returned to advocacy to support his long-time friend, O. Jay Simpson, who at the time was considered one of the most famous players in American football. In addition, he starred in the “Naked Gun” trilogy and had an impressive list of sports awards.
Изначально предполагалось, что Роберт Кардашян she will simply help Simpson's lawyers, who were involved in the double murder of the former wife and her lover. However, some time later, Bob took the lead and succeeded. Kardashian skillfully used the racial factor, putting forward the theory of the collusion of white police against a black athlete. In addition, he managed to convince the jury that Simpson's ex-wife was murdered by mistake by representatives of the Colombian mafia. According to the defense, they allegedly confused her with a drug addict who lived with her under the same roof. In the end, Simpson was acquitted, and the prosecutor said that the jury’s decision was dictated by feelings and was contrary to common sense.
This process highly elevated Kardashian toAmerican jurisprudence, and also gave him a reputation as a person who does not abandon his friends. In addition, in the 90s in the USA they joked that any criminal to whom Bob responded positively could sleep well, therefore, stars of the first magnitude, including Michael Jackson himself, began to trust him.
A family
In 1978, Robert Kardashian violated the familytradition and married a woman of non-Armenian descent - Chris Jenner. Although the parents were initially categorically opposed, they had to accept the choice of their son, especially since the daughter-in-law did everything to please them. This marriage existed for 12 years, during which the couple had three daughters and a son - Robert Kardashian Jr.. Today, they are all well-known media people, as well as doing business. Despite the parents' divorce, the children have maintained excellent relations with their father and always proudly emphasize their Armenian origin. In memory of him, Kim, together with her sister Chloe, her husband and daughter, visited the historic homeland in 2015 and devoted one of the episodes of the reality show “The Kardashian Family” to her journey.
Death
On September 30, 2003, the American media reportedthe death of Robert Kardashian. The well-known lawyer died at the age of 60 from esophageal cancer after complicated, but unsuccessful treatment in the best clinics. Most obituaries once again reminded everyone of the role that Robert Kardashian played in the Simpson case. The funeral lawyers held at the city cemeteryInglewood (California). By the way, Simpson did not appear on them, although he later told reporters that he would never forget that Bob was with him in the most difficult days. Some ill-wishers called the death of Kardashian a punishment of heaven for delivering the guilty person from punishment. Others noted such human qualities as exceptional dedication to all who trusted him, and the highest professional skills.
Now you know who Robert isKardashian Sr., who during his lifetime was often called the Devil's Advocate. By the way, in the spring of 2015 on the FX channel, the first season of the series on real high-profile crimes committed in the USA over the past 100 years was a great success. In it, the role of Kardashian was played by David Schwimmer, and Simpson was played by Qube M. Gooding Jr.
