Gallup reported that the reaction was "almost exactly the opposite" of that following the O. J. Simpson murder case, when 89% of African Americans agreed with the jury decision, compared to 36% of whites.
Gallup märkis, et avalikkuse reaktsioon oli peaaegu vastupidine kui O.J. Simpsoni kohtuprotsessi tulemuste puhul – toona kiitis vandekohtu otsuse heaks 89% mustanahalisi ja 36% valgeid.