O. J. Simpson

By dhydar “It feels very O.J-ish,” said Kathryn Russell-Brown, the director of the Center for the Study of Race and Race Relations at the University of Florida, referring to the racial divide in public opinion over the guilt or innocence of former football star O.J. Simpson for the 1994 murder of his w...

By bonjupatten West should be fined by the VMA and then people should just stop buying this jerk’s CDs. It’s really simple. You want someone to go away – you don’t look at them – put them on “IGNORE”. They leave so if the VMA doesn’t do something to slap his ass – then the people have to just like they did to OJ SIMPSO...

By kreuzer33 Another death to report this afternoon as Dominick Dunne, the author and journalist who covered the trials of celebrity defendants such as O. J. Simpson, has died at the age of 83. From CNN: Another death to report this afternoon as Dominick Dunne, the author and journalist who covered the

Only OJ Simpson of USC accomplished the back-to-back years other than Griffin. Simpson took home the first two awards ever handed out to the college ... and more »

The jury--as you may recall from from past cases, even the OJ Simpson case--can have a huge bearing on the ultimate outcome of the case and I think this ...

When the jury disagrees, be it in the case of OJ Simpson or Ward Churchill, they attack the very nature of the jury system. They want the state to convict ...

By carolynpurcell O.J. Simpson Simpson was convicted of kidnapping and robbery in October of last year, after allegedly orchestrating a “sting” for long lost memorabilia in a low-end Las Vegas hotel room. Of his five companions during the incident, only Stewart remained at the defense table with the notori...

By surefirediva As criminals are convicted all over the country, the Nevada Supreme Court is currently debating whether or not to release OJ and friend from prison. The two were convicted of armed robbery and kidnapping, crimes that carry a mandatory prison sentence. Subsequently, the pair were denied r...

By jessewillmsbritneyspears It seems that OJ Simpson may get the death sentence after all. “Simpson has told pals, “My cellmate is nuts. He’s a killer, and he hates me. He told me that he is in prison for murder and rape, and he hates my guts because I got away with murdering my ex-wife. Say it ain’t so, OJ. Say it ain’t so.

A story in the Review Journal is trying hard to get me to care that OJ Simpson is trying to get released on an appeal bond. Simpson was convicted of ...

By Mark Now, of course, I understand the concept of innocent until proven guilty. I do. But I thought that we all had come to the conclusion that Jacko was about as innocent of child molestation as O.J. was of killing Nicole. What is the difference between O.J. Simpson and Michael Jackson? Because I don’t s...

By mcade I took this pic the other day- June 19th.  Why?  It looks like a white Ford Bronco.  You know, the one O.J. Simpson so notoriously rode in years ago.  He was rolling down the highway in a white Bronco while being chased by over a dozen police cars.  It was on live on TV and reminicent of a running back br...

 CA In 1980, Jim Brown and OJ Simpson were the only members of the 10000-career rushing yards club. Today, that club includes 24 players. Among running backs in the Hall of Fame, 16 totaled less than 6000 career yards rushing, but all of those players ...

By vbablogger In October 2008, Simpson and Clarence C.J. Steward were convicted on armed robbery and kidnapping charges in District Judge Jackie Glass’ courtroom.  The charges stemmed from a Palace Station hotel room hold-up where Simpson and several others claimed they were retrieving possessions...

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By Maureen Considering that Simpson could be behind bars for at least 15-years, brushing up on his resume may not be such a great class to consider. Possibly the “Cage Your Rage” or “Anger Work Book” may be more suitable, given his conviction for armed robbery and kidnapping. If all goes well for Simpso...

By Greg Hernandez I'm proud of the way it's written, it's an easy read, it's a fun read with some great Hollywood anecdotes in it. It's got red ,meat, okay?" O.J. Simpson: "I was in Chicago and my client was a financial printer and they were doing a golf tournament. This was about 25 years ago and O.J. was at the height o...

The luckiest guys in Las Vegas this week were four O.J. Simpson accomplices who walked out of court with probation while the former football star sits in prison for his role in an armed confrontation over memorabilia from his past exploits.

By Peter Clothier I was teaching at the University of Southern California at the time that O J Simpson was its star running back, and I remember those... I was teaching at the University of Southern California at the time that O J Simpson was its star running back, and I remember those heroic days when the young ma...

By Dan Turner And columnist Jonah Goldberg looks at the wide gulf between today's media perceptions of O.J. Simpson following his conviction on armed robbery and kidnapping charges, and the way he was treated 13 years ago after being acquitted in the murders of his ex-wife and her friend. The older verdi...

Even if he serves the minimum sentence, which is unlikely, life is effectively over for the 61-year-old Simpson. He received justice for what he did this time and retroactive justice for what a civil court concluded he did to his wife and Ron Goldman. Simpson got what he deserved. That should...

By gerryspence I do not argue that in his most recent trial for robbery he was not guilty.  Out of disinterest I have not followed the case nor examined the evidence.  The verdict may have been justified.  But he was still entitled to a fair trial in this latest case which, given the state of universal public op...

By fairlane O.J. Simpson Sentenced to Prison O.J. Simpson was sentenced to serve at least Nine Years in Prison on Friday. The sentencing comes after Simpson was convicted on 12 charges stemming from his participation in a Robbery/Kidnapping dating back to September of last year.

By pvdugas First off, the legal system is tricky!  If you’re a black man in America, it’s real tricky.  When I first heard about this case last September I clicked the channel.  I thought, “Wow, O.J. Simpson in the news again, give me a break.”   Hadn’t we had enough?  The Goldman Factor

Verbatim transcript of statement by Judge Jackie Glass at O.J. Simpson sentencing: Earlier in this case, at a bail hearing, I asked - said - to Mr. Simpson I didn't know if he was arrogant or ignorant or both. And during the trial and through this proceeding, I got this answer, and it was both.

Simpson's acquittal in October 1995 in the double murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman, remains fresh in the minds of those who remember the "Trial of the Century." Larry Williams, a criminal defense attorney, thought Simpson expected to receive less...

Two counts of assault with a deadly weapon, felony. Both faced probation or 1-6 years. Both were sentenced to 1 1/2 to 6 years on each count. Simpson's sentences run consecutively, totaling 3 to 12 years. Stewart's sentences run concurrently, totaling 1 1/2 to 6 years.

By alexluthor Not so free at last... O.J. Simpson. On October 3 - exactly 13 years after the acquittal of Simpson for the murders of wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ron Goldman - jurors convicted him of armed robbery, kidnapping and assault with a deadly weapon.

By Tim Worstall Simpson, 61, and his co-defendant and former golfing friend, Clarence "CJ" Stewart, were convicted in October of 12 criminal charges including kidnapping and armed robbery. The former American football star was found guilty of holding up two sports memorabilia dealers in a room at the...

By The Huffington Post News Editors LOS ANGELES — The memorabilia dealer who led O.J. Simpson to a hotel room where an infamous robbery occurred filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the "Dr. Phil" show claiming his remarks in an interview were spliced to change their meaning.

By Derrick K. Baker That vacancy exists because the lightning rod figure of a pariah that is O.J. Simpson is locked up in Las Vegas, awaiting sentencing on Dec. 5 after being convicted of kidnapping and robbing two sports memorabilia dealers at gunpoint in the hotel room of a casino.

By Thomas the Terrible Wait till he finds out that the deposits for the DJ and the party planner are nonrefundable. Apparently in his case, what happens in Vegas will stay in Vegas. America’s favorite murderer and now convicted on lesser charges felon O.J. Simpson’s ar

By dirtystars DIRTY STARS is brought to you by TimeMap.us on October 4th 2008, the Associated Press reported O.J. SIMPSON the 61 year old former actor and NFL star faces Life in Prison for six minutes of foolishness. Oh you Dirty Stars… Thirteen years to the day, after being acquitted of killing his ex-wife N...

By thedarwinexception The we get the jury questions.  The we have jury questions: 2. At what point did you let Riccio know that the photos weren't going to be at the Palace Station? ANSWER: About a week before The jury has questions: And with that, court is finished for the day. 

If O.J. Simpson is on trial, then Dominick Dunne must be in town. The ailing Vanity Fair columnist and CourtTV personality, legendary for chronicling the intersection of celebrity and the criminal justice system, ignored doctor’s orders and his family’s wishes to descend on Las Vegas for...

By youtubereviewed Naked Boy nabbed some exclusive footage of OJ Simpson outside of the Clark County Courthouse in Las Vegas where The Juice is currently on trial for roughing up a couple of dudes who stole some of his football cards. Or something. We're not really sure. And we're not saying Naked Boy isn't bring...

By thedarwinexception In case you've been living under a rock for the last year (as apparently some Nevadian's (?) Navadan's (?)) have been doing for the last 15), OJ is in court, on trial, for the third time in the last 2 decades. This time he is accused of a host of charges including Kidnapping, Armed Robbery, Assa...

By Keith McDuffee Filed under: Other Reality Shows, The Apprentice, Celebrities, CastingA couple of days ago I posted of the rumors that O.J. Simpson was being eyed as a possible participant in the next season of Donald Trump's Celebrity Apprentice. NBC and Trump's reps are now calling it complete hogwash,...

By bumpshack Kardashian rose to national prominence as one of O.J. Simpson’s attorneys in 1994. Simpson had befriended Robert when they met playing tennis several years before O.J.’s infamous Bronco chase and murder trial. Bob is mentioned several times throughout the E! reality TV show Keeping Up With T...

In the Panthers' case, there are the usual suspects -- coach John Fox, general manager Marty Hurney and O.J. Simpson. NEW YORK JETS AT MIAMI: Leave it to the Jets to ruin a perfectly awful Miami season. Dolphins 27, Jets 21. Season: 109-63 IN MY OPINION Ron

A preliminary hearing was expected to end Wednesday with a Las Vegas judge deciding whether O.J. Simpson and two other men should go to trial on 12 charges, including kidnapping and armed robbery.

Steve Wynn. Need we say more? The always provocative Vegas visionary is back to talk about everything from the booming nightclub business to his latest fine art purchase to that flabby, uncouth pop tart he had tossed from the premises last month. Mr. Wynn also surprised Steve by dragging one...

There he is on my TV, the man who "killed" soaps! Yes, it's O.J. Simpson, in handcuffs again today in 2007 at his arraignment, accused of, among other things, feloniously ripping off his own sports memorabilia in an armed robbery in Las Vegas. As you surely recall, he was charged with the murde...

By ben greenman O.J. SIMPSON screws up his courage and approaches BEN GREENMAN.] O.J. SIMPSON Mr. Greenman? Hi. I'm O.J. I'm not sure I Know what to say. O.J. SIMPSON This is a sting O.J. SIMPSON I'll kill ya I'll kill ya Give me back my memorabilia O.J. SIMPSON is arrested for the break-in.]

O.J. Simpson is criticizing the family of the late Ronald Goldman. That's after a Miami judge awarded rights to Simpson's book to Goldman's family.

By Peter Lattman But lawyers for Nicole Brown Simpson’s estate want to block the agreement giving Goldman the rights, claiming the two families split them. (Nicole’s estate has a wrongful-death judgment against Simpson too.) If the court auctions the rights, the estate’s lawyer Greg Hafif says they mig...

LOS ANGELES The estate of Nicole Brown Simpson should receive half of any money raised at next weeks auction for the rights to the canceled O.J. Simpson book If I Did It, an attorney representing the estate said Thursday.

By Peter Lattman “If it does not fit, then you must acquit.” – Johnnie Cochran, closing argument for the defense in murder trial of O.J. Simpson, Los Angeles, 27 Sept. 1995 “If you don’t tell, you can’t sell.” – Assistant U.S. Attorney Colleen Conry, closing argument for the prosecution in insider-trading trial...

By Ashby Jones It’s 1995 all over again out in southern California. A wealthy athlete facing damaging allegations has hired noted lawyer Robert Shapiro to keep the hot water from rising. This time, it isn’t O.J. Simpson — and the rap isn’t murder — but it’s plenty high-profile, nonetheless. Shapiro had been...

By Vikk Simmons If I Did It, the new O.J. Simpson book that is roaring over the publishing landscape like a tsunami and leaving as much devastation in its wake, is wrong on so many levels, it’s hard to even begin to separate them; but frankly the real issue has nothing to do with publisher Judith Regan or even th...