A 12-YEAR-OLD boy has been charged with murder after allegedly beating a toddler to death with a baseball bat because she was crying while he was trying to watch television, US authorities said.

A 12-year-old boy has been charged with murder after allegedly beating a toddler to death with a baseball bat because she was crying while he was trying to watch TV, US authorities said.

The Naked Gun star OJ Simpson has paid an emotional tribute to late celebrity defence attorney Johnnie Cochran, who died of a brain tumour on Tuesday aged 67.

CELEBRITY lawyer Johnnie L Cochran Jnr died aged 67 on Tuesday at his home in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles.

Johnnie Cochran, who became a legal superstar after helping clear OJ Simpson during a sensational murder trial in which he uttered the famous quote “If it doesn’t fit, you must acquit”, has died.

Top celebrity defence attorney Johnnie Cochran has died at his home in Los Angeles. He was 67.

The holders of the North American rights to the Winnie the Pooh characters have hired celebrity lawyer Johnny Cochran to represent them in their 12-year legal fight with The Walt Disney Company.