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NEWS ABOUT: OJ Simpson

Most Repulsive Reality TV Shows

(Newser) - Reality shows throw anyone who signs a waiver onto TV. Some have higher aspirations, but most rest solidly in "How low can they go?" territory. Annie Barrett of Entertainment Weekly looks at 35 of the most appalling reality TV shows.
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OJ Galpal's Tell-All Recalls Abuse, Threats

Author dated Simpson for 13 years

(Newser) - OJ Simpson’s last girlfriend remembers him as controlling and abusive in a tell-all she’s shopping, writes Cindy Adams in the New York Post. In her proposal for Spellbound: My Life With OJ Simpson, galpal of 13 years Christine Prody recalls choice Simpson anecdotes such as the two abortions... More »

OJ Appeals Vegas Convictions

Says jury selection unfair; cites judicial misconduct

(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... More »

Cuckolded Hulk: 'I Totally Understand OJ'

Divorcing wrestler sees red over wife's cavorting with 19-year-old

(Newser) - Hulk Hogan's pro wrestling days were good practice for faking rage, but the anger he feels over his divorce from his wife Linda is all too real, the New York Daily News quotes Hogan telling Rolling Stone. "I could have turned everything into a crime scene, like OJ, cutting... More »

OJ's Sister Dies of Mystery Illness

(Newser) - OJ Simpson’s younger sister died of a mysterious illness yesterday in Sacramento, the Bee reports. Carmelita Durio had been ill since she collapsed in court following her brother’s robbery conviction in October, and none of six specialists she consulted were able to diagnose what plagued the 60-year-old. “... More »

OJ a 'Sociopath,' Says Dream Team Lawyer

Shapiro, who led murder defense, finally 'fesses up

(Newser) - It's more than a decade later, but attorney Robert Shapiro has shared his true feelings about former client OJ Simpson, Fox News reports: “He’s a sociopath,” says Shapiro, who led the legal “Dream Team” that won Simpson’s acquittal in the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson... More »

OJ Slimmed Down on Jail's 'Jackalope' Diet

The newly svelte footballer also misses HBO in the pokey

(Newser) - After wasting away in Nevada's Clark County jail, OJ Simpson may be able to put some weight on at his new digs, the New York Post reports. OJ dropped 25 pounds during his trial, thanks to prison meat that “looked like jackalope,” Simpson complained to a source. Fortunately... More »

OJ Bribed Witness to Alter Testimony: Investigator

(Newser) - OJ Simpson paid off a key witness to alter his testimony at the ex-NFL star's Las Vegas trial, according to court testimony today. An investigator accused Alfred Beardsley, a memorabilia dealer and convicted felon, of changing his testimony for a Hall of Fame ring. The claim was made in a... More »

For Goldmans, a Guilty OJ Verdict at Last

Family's dogged pursuit likely pushed him to Vegas robbery

(Newser) - Though the judge insisted OJ Simpson’s sentencing Friday had nothing to do with his 1995 murder trial, it felt like payback for Ron Goldman’s family, USA Today reports. “It’s been a long time coming,” said Goldman’s sister. And after a civil verdict ordered the... More »

OJ Rejected Deal for Lighter Sentence

Simpson 'wanted something just short of a public apology:' DA

(Newser) - OJ Simpson, sentenced yesterday to at least 9 years in prison, could have drawn less time behind bars if he’d accepted a plea deal before being convicted, his prosecutor said. “Mr. Simpson wanted something just short of a public apology,” said District Attorney David Roger. "We... More »

OJ Will Serve at Least 9 Years

(Newser) - The judge threw the book at OJ Simpson today, sentencing America’s favorite courtroom star to up to 33 years in prison for his role in an armed hotel hold-up, the Las Vegas Sun reports. Simpson won't be eligible for parole for nine years. “Everything in this case was... More »

OJ to Be Sentenced Today

Prosecutors pushing for 18 years on felony robbery raps

(Newser) - Clark County inmate #2648927—better known as OJ Simpson—is to be sentenced today and probation authorities have recommended he serve at least 18 years, the Las Vegas Sun reports. Simpson was found guilty in October of 11 felonies for ripping off two sports memorabilia dealers in a Las Vegas... More »

OJ 'in Denial,' Friend Says

Juice doesn't realize he could be in jail for life

(Newser) - OJ Simpson still expects to go free despite his conviction last month for robbing memorabilia sellers in Las Vegas, the New York Post reports. "I can't wait to get back to fishing and playing golf," Simpson told pal and fellow inmate Clarence "CJ" Stewart. "He's in... More »

Judge Nixes OJ Retrial

Las Vegas justice rejects defense claims that jury foreman was racist

(Newser) - OJ Simpson won’t get a retrial in his Las Vegas robbery conviction, despite challenges raised by his attorneys, AP reports, with the presiding judge telling Simpson’s lawyers to take matters up with state appellate court. A lawyer for Simpson’s co-defendant today accused the jury foreman of racism,... More »

OJ Seeks New Trial

Lawyers cite errors, possible racial prejudice in filing for appeal

(Newser) - OJ Simpson's lawyers have given seven reasons why he should get a new trial in their motion seeking an appeal, reports the Las Vegas Sun. They cite judicial errors and insufficient evidence in Simpson's conviction for armed robbery and kidnapping, and argue that his rights may have been violated when... More »

Pal: Convicted OJ 'in Shock'

Former football star an't fathom why he's in jail for 'nothing incident'

(Newser) - OJ Simpson is “in shock” over his conviction and the prospect of spending the rest of his life behind bars. “I can't believe I'm in here for this nothing incident,” he said. “He's strong. He's just in shock,” a friend told the New York Daily ... More »

Jurors: Secret Tapes Sank OJ

Recordings helped prosecution overcome unreliable witnesses, they say

(Newser) - It was OJ Simpson’s own words—caught on secret recording—that sealed his fate, jurors told the media yesterday. The defense succeeded in discrediting the prosecution’s witnesses, they said, but the tapes, on which Simpson can be heard planning and carrying out the robbery, were key in their... More »

Goldman's Dad Hails OJ Verdict

Fred Goldman hopes Simpson rots in jail

(Newser) - While much of the response to the guilty verdict against OJ Simpson has been mixed—and muted—the father of murder victim Ron Goldman is delighted, reports the New York Daily News. Fred Goldman said he was "thrilled to see that this SOB" will "hopefully go to jail... More »

Simpson Facing 'Very Hard Years' in Prison

(Newser) - Don't expect a miracle legal rescue to set OJ Simpson free anytime soon, writes Richard Abowitz in the Los Angeles Times. Simpson will be imprisoned until his December sentencing—the judge didn't have to do that but chose to anyway—then sent into the Nevada prison system. His appeal probably... More »

OJ Will Appeal Conviction

Lawyer: Appeal is "only hope" after Simpson found guilty on all counts

(Newser) - OJ Simpson’s lawyer has said that “you would have to be living on another planet” to not anticipate his client’s guilty verdict, reports the Las Vegas Sun. Simpson was found guilty on all 12 counts of armed robbery, kidnapping and other charges late last night and could... More »

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