Collectibles dealer Thomas Riccio filed a lawsuit against Dr. Phil McGraw over comments the television host made on his show about Riccio's involvement in the O.J. Simpson casino robbery case. Riccio claims McGraw said the memorabilia dealer "set O.J. Simpson up" during the robbery. Riccio claims his denials of the claim were edited, making him appear to agree with McGraw's comments.CNN: Figure from O.J. trial sues 'Dr. Phil' show
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Riccio is suing McGraw for defamation, fraud, emotional distress and "being portrayed in a false light"CNN: Figure from O.J. trial sues 'Dr. Phil' show
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Riccio has been convicted of several felonies, including arson and receiving stolen propertyThe Smoking Gun: The Felon Behind O.J.'s Bust (September 18, 2007)
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Riccio's interview on McGraw's show aired on October 8, 2008, two days after Simpson was found guilty for his role in the casino robberyCNN: Figure from O.J. trial sues 'Dr. Phil' show
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Riccio claims McGraw called him "a puppet master who would sell his soul for a coin"CNN: Figure from O.J. trial sues 'Dr. Phil' show
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Jurors said after the verdict was handed down that secret audio recordings made by Riccio ultimately led to Simpson's convictionLas Vegas Review-Journal: ...Audiotapes convicted O.J. (October 6, 2008)
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Riccio's book, ''Busted
The Inside Story of the World of Sports Memorabilia, O.J Simpson, and the Vegas Arrests, was published in April 2008Barnes & Noble: Busted: The Inside Story of the World of Sports Memorabilia...
