The jury of seven men and five women were told earlier in the trial that Ms Simpson had broken a family rule by letting the dog, called Reuben, into the house when Ellie was visiting.

BBC: Ellie suffered severe head and neck injuries

Because of that perceived setback, Simpson's defense attorneys won't rule out the possibility that the former football star might take the stand after all.

CNN: Attorneys reconsider putting Simpson on stand

Essentially, what the jury was asked to rule on was not the guilt of Mr. Simpson, but the culpability of the reviled Los Angeles police.

CNN: HETHER THEY WANTED TO