One of many prosecutors who was on the O.J. Simpson case is now attempting to placed on a gown and sit behind the bench — and he is obtained the backing of one of many victims who was slain.

Chris Darden is operating for an open seat on the L.A. County Superior Courtroom — and forward of election day in March, his marketing campaign has introduced a brand new endorsement … coming from none apart from Kim and Fred Goldman, the sister and father of the late Ron Goldman.

Kim says of CD’s bid … “Christopher Darden was a good friend to my household throughout one of many darkest instances in our lives. He helped change the main target of a ‘movie star homicide trial’ and made it concerning the victims.”

She provides, “My household has by no means forgotten that, and I’m positive it’s remembered by numerous different relations for whom he has been an advocate and a champion.”

One final notice from KG about Darden … “He not solely has the authorized expertise but in addition the humanity and empathy for victims, together with a real dedication to making sure
justice for all. My household wholeheartedly helps him and encourages everybody
else to do the identical. He will likely be an impressive choose.”

That is simply the newest vote of confidence he is acquired from somebody linked to the O.J. case — which Darden misplaced alongside his co-counsel Marcia Clark within the ’90s. Again in November, Chris secured one other endorsement from one Lance Ito … the retired choose who presided over the double homicide trial.

Darden has snagged various different endorsements as nicely in latest months — together with a bunch of different judges … in addition to his outdated boss, ex-District Legal professional Gil Garcetti.

He appears to have a very good shot at successful — solely two different candidates are operating for Seat No. 130 … and Chris has a ton of assist carrying his sails at this level. The one one that hasn’t come out for him simply but is Marcia herself.

She would possibly nonetheless be licking her wounds from that case … however Chris is able to flip the web page and tackle a brand new problem. The election for this judgeship in L.A. is on March 5.