Johnnie Cochran Rites

Elmer “Geronimo” Pratt, left, arrives with Danny Bakewell, of the Brotherhood Crusade of Los Angeles, for Johnnie Cochran’s funeral. (Reed Saxon / AP)

Sept. 15, 2014 2:05 PM PT

Attorney Thomas Mesereau Jr., left, and Michael Jackson arrive at funeral services for Johnnie Cochran. (Frederick M. Brown / Getty Images)

Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton greet each other as they arrive for the funeral of Johnnie Cochran at the West Angeles Cathedral in Los Angeles. (Nick Ut / AP)

Sean “P. Diddy” Combs arrives for the funeral services for Johnnie Cochran at the West Angeles Cathedral. (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images)

Fellow attorney Gloria Allred is among those paying tribute to Johnnie Cochran. (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images)

Los Angeles Police Chief William J. Bratton and his wife, Rikki Kleiman, join those attending the funeral for Johnnie Cochran. (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images)

Mayor James Hahn was among the mourners at rites for Johnnie Cochran. (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images)

Noted defense attorney Leslie Abrams arrives before the start of services for Johnnie Cochran. (Frederick M. Brown / Getty Images)

Actor Chris Tucker was one of several celebrities spotted at funeral services for Johnnie Cochran. (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images)

Musician Stevie Wonder joins those mourning the death of famed defense attorney Johnnie Cochran. (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images)

Magic Johnson was one of several celebrities who turned out for Johnnie Cochran’s funeral. (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images)

Actress Holly Robinson-Peete and her husband, Rodney Peete, outside the West Angeles Cathedral before the Johnnie Cochran services. (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images)

Melodie Cochran, daughter of Johnnie Cochran, speaks during funeral services for her father. (Damian Dovarganes / AP)