He defended one of the most notorious killers in Arizona history and, in the process, became the target of vicious comments on social media.
Now Jodi Arias' attorney, Kirk Nurmi, is speaking for the first time about something that got a lot of attention during the trial: his dramatic weight loss.
In an exclusive interview with Chris Williams, Kirk Nurmi explained how he tackled a low-calorie diet and exercise between the first and second Arias trials.
Nurmi is trying to keep mum about most aspects of the trial, for now, but his appearance while defending Arias became fodder for social media and cable news programs.
He says that, during the first trial, his large stature and shaved head were easy targets for cyberbullies.
When the second penalty phase trial rolled around, a much slimmer attorney appeared, which stirred more comments and debate.
Now Kirk Nurmi has penned a diet book titled "Trimmer More There," which is on sale at amazon.com.
He says his motivation is to help others lose weight and tune out cyberbullies.
