juddling Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 LAS VEGAS (AP) - O.J. Simpson, who went from American sports idol to celebrity-in-exile after he was acquitted of murder in 1995, was found guilty Friday of robbing two sports-memorabilia dealers at gunpoint in a Las Vegas hotel room. Simpson, 61, could spend the rest of his life in prison. Sentenced was set for Dec. 5. A weary and somber Simpson released a heavy sigh as the charges were read by the clerk in Clark County District Court. He was immediately taken into custody. The Hall of Fame football star was convicted of kidnapping, armed robbery and 10 other charges for gathering up five men a year ago and storming into a room at a hotel-casino, where the group seized several game balls, plaques and photos. Prosecutors said two of the men with him were armed; one of them said Simpson asked him to bring a gun. The verdict came 13 years to the day after Simpson was cleared of murdering his ex-wife and a friend of hers in Los Angeles in one of the most sensational trials of the 20th century. couldn't have happened to a more deserving guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 (edited) http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/10/04/...tr=U.S._4501325 Simpson and co-defendant were convicted of armed robbery and kidnapping at gunpoint in a Las Vegas hotel room. Sentencing is scheduled for December 5th. Both could face life in prison. Somewhere Fred Goldman is dancing, yet still upset that he'll never get his money. Edited October 4, 2008 by The Critic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clyons Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 QUOTE (The Critic @ Oct 4, 2008 -> 06:58 AM) http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/10/04/...tr=U.S._4501325 Somewhere Fred Goldman is dancing, yet still upset that he'll never get his money. I can't imagine Mr. Goldman being upset whatsoever. On a side note, I think OJ's co-defendant has solid grounds for an appeal. He asked for, but was denied, a separate trial. I don't see how he could not have been prejudiced being tried alongside the Juice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 OJ was the best ever free guilty man.He would walk into a place and have everyone screaming f*** you OJ!YOU ARE A MURDERER!And he would just wave and smile to all of them like they werent even saying anything bad.What a class act he was,LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clyons Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 QUOTE (shipps @ Oct 4, 2008 -> 08:04 AM) OJ was the best ever free guilty man.He would walk into a place and have everyone screaming f*** you OJ!YOU ARE A MURDERER!And he would just wave and smile to all of them like they werent even saying anything bad.What a class act he was,LOL. From everything I've read about him and the murders, it seems like OJ is a classic narcissist and attention whore, who never minded what people were screaming while pointing at him, so long as they were still screaming and pointing. Karma's a b****, ain't it, Juice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCaucasian Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 A wise man once said in Ghostbusters 2... "better late than never" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 I believe this is called the "make up call". I like the symbolism of it coming on the Anniversary of the blown call. What will OJ be hearing in prison? Autograph this . . . I'm gonna get me some juice for dinner . . . We're gonna run this play up the middle . . . Now you're a wideout . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Meh...he isn't worth the time to type. Whoops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Seth Myers had a great line on Weekend Update on Saturday: "OJ Simpson was found guilty Friday on charges of armed robbery, assault and kidnapping…but really, murder." Hahah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juddling Posted October 6, 2008 Author Share Posted October 6, 2008 QUOTE (Texsox @ Oct 6, 2008 -> 01:29 PM) I believe this is called the "make up call". I like the symbolism of it coming on the Anniversary of the blown call. What will OJ be hearing in prison? Autograph this . . . I'm gonna get me some juice for dinner . . . We're gonna run this play up the middle . . . Now you're a wideout . . . I wouldn't exactly call this a make-up call.....that would be if he got pulled over for speeding and got thrown away for years. From what i read...it was a very strong case they had against them and he would have been found guilty without his previous courtroom experience. Though I'm sure that is what will be argued during his appeal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 QUOTE (juddling @ Oct 6, 2008 -> 10:36 AM) I wouldn't exactly call this a make-up call.....that would be if he got pulled over for speeding and got thrown away for years. From what i read...it was a very strong case they had against them and he would have been found guilty without his previous courtroom experience. Though I'm sure that is what will be argued during his appeal. True, I didn't want to imply he was even possibly innocent. This one looked pretty obvious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Oct 4, 2008 -> 12:30 PM) A wise man once said in Ghostbusters 2... "better late than never" Cheech Marin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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