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OJ Appeals Vegas Convictions

Says jury selection unfair; cites judicial misconduct

By the Associated Press

Posted May 26, 2009 2:21 PM CDT
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(AP) – OJ Simpson is appealing to the Nevada Supreme Court to overturn his conviction on Las Vegas armed robbery and kidnapping charges. Today's filing alleges the ex-football star's conviction in a hotel-room confrontation with two sports memorabilia dealers was tainted by judicial misconduct, a lack of racial diversity on the jury and errors in sentencing and jury instructions.

The document criticizes Clark County District Court Judge Jackie Glass and accuses prosecutors of improperly questioning witnesses about allegations of intimidation. It could take a year or more for justices to issue a ruling. Simpson was convicted last October and is serving 9 to 33 years in state prison.

In this Oct. 3, 2008, file photo, OJ Simpson is taken into custody after being found guilty on charges including felony kidnapping, armed robbery and conspiracy in Las Vegas.
In this Oct. 3, 2008, file photo, OJ Simpson is taken into custody after being found guilty on charges including felony kidnapping, armed robbery and conspiracy in Las Vegas.   (AP Photo)
In this Oct. 3, 2008, photo, OJ Simpson arrives to court before being found guilty on all 12 charges, including kidnapping and armed robbery.
In this Oct. 3, 2008, photo, OJ Simpson arrives to court before being found guilty on all 12 charges, including kidnapping and armed robbery.   (AP Photo)
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COMMENTS
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DeniseVB
May 27, 2009 12:55 PM CDT
Good grief, where does he get the money !?
TheWho
May 26, 2009 11:13 AM CDT
What a idiot!! Keep dreaming OJ!
Observer
May 26, 2009 11:04 AM CDT
F this murderer once and for all.

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crime • Las Vegas • kidnapping • appeal • OJ Simpson • Nevada • sports memorabilia • armed robbery

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