OJ Simpson Sentenced to 15-Years
#1
12-05-2008, 01:34 PM
OJ Simpson Sentenced to 15-Years
Can't slip through the justice system twice in your life.
Simpson receives 15-year prison sentence in Vegas robbery
ESPN.com news services
LAS VEGAS -- O.J. Simpson was sentenced Friday to a total of 15 years in prison for the gunpoint robbery and kidnapping of two sports memorabilia dealers.
Simpson, 61, will not be eligible for parole for five years.
A jury on Oct. 3 convicted Simpson and Clarence "C.J" Stewart of a multitude of charges against them in the Sept. 13, 2007, confrontation with the dealers at a Las Vegas casino hotel room.
In handing down her decision, Clark County District Judge Jackie Glass said the evidence against Simpson -- all of which was presented on tape to a jury -- was "overwhelming."
Simpson, his voice quivering at times, apologized to the court prior to his sentencing and said his only intention that night was to retrieve personal items, family photos and sports mementos that he said had been stolen from him years earlier.
"I didn't mean to steal from everybody," Simpson said.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
ESPN.com news services
LAS VEGAS -- O.J. Simpson was sentenced Friday to a total of 15 years in prison for the gunpoint robbery and kidnapping of two sports memorabilia dealers.
Simpson, 61, will not be eligible for parole for five years.
A jury on Oct. 3 convicted Simpson and Clarence "C.J" Stewart of a multitude of charges against them in the Sept. 13, 2007, confrontation with the dealers at a Las Vegas casino hotel room.
In handing down her decision, Clark County District Judge Jackie Glass said the evidence against Simpson -- all of which was presented on tape to a jury -- was "overwhelming."
Simpson, his voice quivering at times, apologized to the court prior to his sentencing and said his only intention that night was to retrieve personal items, family photos and sports mementos that he said had been stolen from him years earlier.
"I didn't mean to steal from everybody," Simpson said.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
Last edited by Barrister; 12-05-2008 at 01:39 PM.
#9
12-05-2008, 05:28 PM
The part of the story that I find particularly sad is the Goldman family's mourning and fixation. Their daughter being murdered is just tragic, and I understand that it's an event that will haunt them for the entirety of their lives; however, why are they still involved in this? Perhaps they should consider refocusing their priorities and attention - move forward.
#10
12-05-2008, 09:46 PM
Hmm, I had CNN on earlier and they were saying 15 year sentence, 9 years and his parole eligibility goes into effect. Who knows, and at the same time, who cares.
The part of the story that I find particularly sad is the Goldman family's mourning and fixation. Their daughter being murdered is just tragic, and I understand that it's an event that will haunt them for the entirety of their lives; however, why are they still involved in this? Perhaps they should consider refocusing their priorities and attention - move forward.
The part of the story that I find particularly sad is the Goldman family's mourning and fixation. Their daughter being murdered is just tragic, and I understand that it's an event that will haunt them for the entirety of their lives; however, why are they still involved in this? Perhaps they should consider refocusing their priorities and attention - move forward.
Glad that OJ finally is getting his dumb ass hauled to jail. Funny how even the black community (which fully sided with him during the murder trial) grew tired of his lame and despicable actions/inaction in the years afterwards. Good riddance......