Former prosecutor Christopher Darden, whose name reached worldwide recognition when he was a prosecutor in O.J. Simpson's trial for homicide charges, has received the backing of retired Judge Lance Ito in his run for a seat on the L.A. County Superior Court, according to an announcement by Darden's campaign today.
Darden and Ito are well known for their roles in the televised 1994 O.J. Simpson murder trial, but they have a longer shared history. Darden and Ito previously worked together as prosecutors in the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, in what was then known as the Hardcore Gang Division.
Darden, 67, has been an attorney for more than 40 years and worked as a county prosecutor for 15 years. He is best known for serving as a lead prosecutor in the Simpson case, which was presided over by Ito.
The election is March 5.