OJ Simpson Trial News

  • 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

    1. September 16, 2007: Simpson arrested by Las Vegas police
    2. October 23, 2007: Two co-defendants pled guilty to reduced charges, agreeing to testify against Simpson
    3. November 28, 2007: Bail set at $125,000
    4. 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
    5. January 16, 2008: Bail was doubled to $250,000 at court appearance
    6. September 8, 2008: Simpson appears in court for the jury selectionCNN: O.J. Simpson arrives for start of robbery trial (September 8, 2008)
    7. September 15, 2008: First witness testifies in trial
    8. 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)
    9. 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'
    10. October 4, 2008: Simpson is convicted on all countsAssociated Press: Simpson guilty on all charges in robbery trial (October 4, 2008)
    11. December 5, 2008: Sentenced to at least 15 years in prison, with possibility of parole after six years

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