Mark Fuhrman, former LA police detective convicted of lying during OJ Simpson murder trial, has died

Mark Fuhrman, the former Los Angeles Police Department detective who played a controversial role in the O.J. Simpson murder case, has passed away at the age of 78. Fuhrman was convicted in 1994 for perjury during the high-profile trial and was sentenced to five years' probation. He admitted using racist slurs but maintained he did not harbor racism or use such language while on duty. Fuhrman's testimony in the Simpson case, where he allegedly found "n-word" notes, significantly swayed public opinion and fueled debates about race and policing. After the trial, Fuhrman became an author and lec…