Some people were neutral, others had a variety of emotions.
One way to approach the verdict is to consider some of what the jury saw and heard in court.
1) Tapes containing extreme racist comments against blacks were stated by the investigator who "found" the glove - proving that he lied under oath.
2) The chief investigator over the entire case admitted that he took a vial of OJ's blood and carried it into the crime scenes.
- The jury likely had problems concerning the credibility of some of those with the responsibility of investigating the case.
3) The "found" glove didn't fit - wrong size (heat shrinks, moisture doesn't)
- What was Simpson's state-of-mind that day?
4) The jury saw a video taken by paparazzi of OJ, Nicole, Denise and the women's parents talking in a nice peaceful manner after attending OJ/Nicole's daughter's dance recital, all were getting along well - Denise even kissed and hugged OJ (just a few short hours before the crime).
- The jury was taken to visit Simpson's house and hardly saw anything connected to the crime. OJ's slow speed drive at 30 mph to his own house is not indicative of guilt.
Top forensics scientist Dr. Henry Lee in his book "cracking cases" provides compelling scientific points that OJ is highly unlikely to be the one who did this unfortunate crime.
Simpson's book may be tacky but "if i did it" deals with one chapter that is hypothetical and labeled fiction - a great part of the book likely is Simpson defending himself against false allegations. The book does not contain a confession nor does the chapter contain the actual attack by whoever committed the crime. Possibly the "If i did it" title and chapter was decided by the publisher for the sensational value which they thought would translate into higher book sales. It was the publisher who brought the deal to OJ and offered the money. The rare opportunity to earn any income was likely taken to help provide for his family members - Simpson is paying the costs to put his kids through college etc. OJ has always maintained his innocence.