Martin Sheen believes O.J. is innocent, is producing a docuseries to prove it

The new series, based on private investigation, may present a new suspect.
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The People vs. O.J. Simpson, which wraps up on FX next week, makes viewers question every aspect of Simpson's infamous murder trial. At least one person, however, remains unambiguously convinced of Simpson's innocence: Martin Sheen, who will executive produce the true-crime docuseries Hard Evidence: O.J. Is Innocent,

"The series intends to explore three questions," Sheen said. "What if there were enough evidence that proved O.J. Simpson did not murder his ex-wife Nicole or Ron Goldman? What if the real killer were still at large? And finally, what if a grand jury convened to reconsider the case based on new evidence?"


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The six-episode series was picked up by Investigation Discovery, and is based on the work of private investigator William C. Dear, former LAPD forensic psychologist Dr. Kris Mohandie and Rhode Island police Sergeant Derrick Levasseur.

Their reexamination of the case will present "a new theory and never before seen evidence to reveal a possible new suspect behind the case we all think we know."

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"Viewers will not only be presented with real facts and hard evidence, but also an undiscovered eyewitness," Dear explained. "This revealing series will now show you what may have really happened based upon all the facts, so for the first time, you will be able to judge for yourself. I am certain viewers will be shocked to learn who OJ may have actually been covering up for."

Even then, Investigation Discovery group president Henry Schleiff teases the uncertainty that has surrounded Simpson for over two decades.

"With an intriguing theory based on new and never disclosed details, Hard Evidence: O.J. is Innocent will leave viewers second-guessing everything they have ever known about the case, questioning yet again – did he do it?"

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Proma Khosla

Proma Khosla is a Senior Entertainment Reporter writing about all things TV, from ranking Bridgerton crushes to composer interviews and leading Mashable's stateside coverage of Bollywood and South Asian representation. You might also catch her hosting video explainers or on Mashable's TikTok and Reels, or tweeting silly thoughts from @promawhatup.

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