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O.J. Simpson has been found guilty on all counts in the trial over a 2007 armed robbery at a Las Vegas hotel room. Simpson was sentenced to at least 15 years in prison on December 5, 2008. He has been convicted of kidnapping, robbery, burglary, coercion and assault with a deadly weapon. Judge Jackie Glass further decreed that Simpson would be eligible for parole after six years in prison.FoxNews.com: O.J. Simpson sentenced to 15... (December 5, 2008)
Simpson and accomplice Clarence "C.J." Stewart were convicted on October 3, 2008, for the armed robbery of two sports memorabilia dealers.Associated Press: Simpson guilty on all charges in robbery trial (October 4, 2008) In his testimony, dealer Bruce Fromong, recalled Simpson and Stewart entering his hotel room in a rage and stealing 800 items of memorabilia.Washington Post: OJ Simpson witness tells of hotel confrontation (September 15, 2008)
OJ Simpson Trial Timeline
- September 16, 2007: Simpson arrested by Las Vegas police
- October 23, 2007: Two co-defendants pled guilty to reduced charges, agreeing to testify against Simpson
- November 28, 2007: Bail set at $125,000
- January 11, 2008: Arrested for violation of bail agreement by trying to contact co-defendant Clarence "C.J." Stewart through his bail bondsman, Miguel Pereira, which was not permitted
- January 16, 2008: Bail was doubled to $250,000 at court appearance
- September 8, 2008: Simpson appears in court for the jury selectionCNN: O.J. Simpson arrives for start of robbery trial (September 8, 2008)
- September 15, 2008: First witness testifies in trial
- September 22, 2008: Collectibles dealer Thomas Riccio testifies that he was paid by media organizations at least $210,000 for interviews, photos, and audioThe New York Times: Simpson Trial Figure Claims Fees (September 22, 2008)
- September 24, 2008: Witness Walter Alexander testifies, stating that Simpson told him to carry a gunMy Way News: OJ Witness Says He Took Plea After 'Revelation'
- October 4, 2008: Simpson is convicted on all countsAssociated Press: Simpson guilty on all charges in robbery trial (October 4, 2008)
- December 5, 2008: Sentenced to at least 15 years in prison, with possibility of parole after six years
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OJ Simpson Trial News Questions
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OJ Simpson Trial Latest News
- YouTube: Authorities Want O.J. to Get 18 Years (Time: 0:50)
- My Way News: OJ Witness Says He Took Plea After 'Revelation' (September 24, 2008)
- The New York Times: Simpson Trial Figure Claims Fees (September 22, 2008)
- Las Vegas Sun: Simpson trial begins with contradicting views (September 15, 2008)
- LA Times: Jury selection starts in O.J. Simpson armed robbery trial (September 8, 2008)
- CBC.ca: Jury selection set for O.J. Simpson trial (September 8, 2008)
- The Age: OJ Simpson faces robbery, kidnap trial (September 8, 2008)
- MyFox New York: Report: O.J. Simpson's Bail Revoked (January 11, 2008)
- CNN: O.J. Simpson pleads not guilty to 12 felony charges (November 28, 2007)
- CNN: Judge orders Simpson to stand trial (November 14, 2007)