Meanwhile, Simpson’s lawyers continue to probe Detective Mark Fuhrman, whom they suggest may have planted evidence at O.J.’s house. This week the defense will seek access to Fuhrman’s personnel records. A Newsweek review of internal police documents shows that in the mid-’80s, Fuhrman was suspended for a day for roughing up a black man ticketed for jaywalking. Another potential target is Sgt. Marty Coon, the first supervisor to arrive at Nicole’s town house. While on the K-9 squad, Coon had a troubling record of letting dogs bite suspects. Coon’s lawyer declined to comment. O.J.’s jury may never see the records. For now, the motions seem to be aimed at trying the cops in the press before jury selection.
