O.J. Simpson prosecutor Marcia Clark claims her truth through fiction

Marcia Clark came to public attention as the prosecutor in the O.J. Simpson murder trial, but the much-scrutinized lawyer has since taken her expertise and profile into a new realm — crime fiction writing.

Today she joins Shad to discuss Blood Defence, her new novel about a female defence attorney who takes on a high profile murder case. A powerful police detective is charged with killing a famous actress and her roommate. 

What could possibly go wrong?

WEB EXTRA | During the trial of the century, Clark's childcare issues, her demeanour, and even her hair were focal points for the press. The trial judge addressed everyone else as Mr., but she was simply "Marcia". 

American Crime Story: The People Versus O.J. Simpson explored the sexism she endured in addition to the high-pressure work. This episode of Inside Edition offers a quick overview.