Amadeus Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Simpson, co-defendant guilty on all counts LAS VEGAS — Thirteen years to the day after he was acquitted of murder in a celebrated trial, former football and movie star O.J. Simpson was led away in handcuffs after a jury found him guilty of robbing two sports-memorabilia dealers at gunpoint. Simpson, 61, stood, sighed and shook his head softly with dismay as an all-white jury of nine women and three men returned guilty verdicts Friday night on all charges stemming from a confrontation in a Las Vegas hotel room in September 2007. He was convicted of 12 charges, including kidnapping, armed robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. He could face up to life in prison, and Judge Jackie Glass set a Dec. 5 sentencing date. Wonder if, with all that history, he could ever have a really fair trial? Or maybe it's Karma biting him in the .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebrof Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Simpson, co-defendant guilty on all counts LAS VEGAS — Thirteen years to the day after he was acquitted of murder in a celebrated trial, former football and movie star O.J. Simpson was led away in handcuffs after a jury found him guilty of robbing two sports-memorabilia dealers at gunpoint. Simpson, 61, stood, sighed and shook his head softly with dismay as an all-white jury of nine women and three men returned guilty verdicts Friday night on all charges stemming from a confrontation in a Las Vegas hotel room in September 2007. He was convicted of 12 charges, including kidnapping, armed robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. He could face up to life in prison, and Judge Jackie Glass set a Dec. 5 sentencing date. Wonder if, with all that history, he could ever have a really fair trial? Or maybe it's Karma biting him in the .... On balance, I don't think he has much to complain about. S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3v0 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 You'd think after getting away with murder you'd keep your head down for the rest of your days really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonan3 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 OJ = Only Justice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sausages Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 OJ's a star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
%age Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 For the last 13 years, I had always likened American Justice to Manx Justice. I will have to perhaps look for some dodgy African place for my anomaly now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3v0 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 For the last 13 years, I had always likened American Justice to Manx Justice. I will have to perhaps look for some dodgy African place for my anomaly now. Liberia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadeus Posted December 5, 2008 Author Share Posted December 5, 2008 OJ Simpson sentenced to 15 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Git Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 You'd think after getting away with murder you'd keep your head down for the rest of your days really Exactly, I can't believe he was that stupid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadeus Posted December 6, 2008 Author Share Posted December 6, 2008 All the videos from yesterday - court, reaction, etc - the judge actually seemed bored by it all.... http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/12/05/oj.sim...tml#cnnSTCVideo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesultanofsheight Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 You'd think after getting away with murder you'd keep your head down for the rest of your days really Exactly, I can't believe he was that stupid Indeed - I believe he's changing his name from Orenthal J Simpson to Homer J Simpson Doh !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sausages Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Poor OJ. He looked so upset. And he did say sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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