And there goes Michael Jackson's best chance to beat his molestation charge.

In all seriousness, the San Francisco Chronicle had the best obituary I've read so far [link]. It goes into detail about the good and the not so good in this very interesting figure in American culture. And his record and skills as a lawyer are without question, the best known lawyer since Perry Mason and equally as dynamic in the courtroom.

Also I appreciated the fact that he seemed to enjoy a lot of the parody that was made about him. Often times people in a similar position take themselves too seriously *coughBobShapirocough*, but Cochran knew when to laugh at himself.

He's also the inspiration behind my favorite Seinfeld character.