Johnnie Cochran's Farewell

Participants gesture during funeral services for attorney Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. at the West Angeles Cathedral in Los Angeles April 6, 2005.

O.J. Simpson, who was acquitted of murder charges when represented by Johnnie L. Cochran a decade ago, returns the greetings of onlookers as he leaves the funeral service of the famed attorney April 6, 2005.

The Rev. Al Sharpton embraces an unidentified woman as he leaves the funeral service.

Entertainer Sean "P. Diddy" Combs leaves Cochran's funeral service April 6, 2005.

The coffin containing the body of attorney Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. is removed from the cathedral following funeral services at the West Angeles Cathedral in Los Angeles April 6, 2005.

Entertainment mogul Spike Lee leaves the funeral service of famed attorney Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. at West Angeles Cathedral in Los Angeles' Crenshaw District April 6, 2005.

Michael Jackson carries a funeral program and waves as he leaves the funeral service.

Johnnie Cochran Sr., father of deceased attorney Johnnie Cochran Jr., left, and his daughter-in-law, Cochran's wife, Dale, leave the Cathedral following funeral services for the junior Cochran.

Stevie Wonder performs during the funeral service.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson speaks during the funeral service for attorney Johnnie L. Cochran Jr.

Tiffany Cochran, daughter of attorney Johnnie L. Cochran Jr., is comforted by her sister, Melodie Cochran, and brother Jonathan E. Cochran during the funeral service for their father April 6, 2005.

A prayer is delivered during the funeral service for attorney Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. April 6, 2005.