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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

(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... Read full story »

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