Simpson was not just about a celebrity accused of murder, but also about race relations in America.

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There were race riots, arson, looting and murder.

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In American states, for example, race is a far more accurate predictor of murder, imprisonment and infant-mortality rates, says Mr Saunders.

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They should remember, though, that there are other ways of keeping down the murder rate that are less costly in terms of race relations and the good name of the police.

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Federal authorities called his murder a hate crime, inspired by the victim's race or nationality.

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