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Judge sentences O.J. Simpson to at least 15 years
12/05/2008 11:14:57 AM PST
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Clark County District Court Judge Jackie Glass sentenced Simpson after saying he was arrogant and ignorant. She said the evidence against him was overwhelming.
Earlier, 61-year-old Simpson apologized and told the judge he was sorry about trying to retrieve memorabilia that he said belonged to him. He appeared ready to break down in tears during a rambling, 5-minute declaration.
"I didn't want to steal anything from anyone ... I'm sorry, sorry," he said.
Prosecutor David Roger said Simpson was the ring leader in the botched attempt to recover the items from two collectibles peddlers.
Judge Glass also ruled that Simpson cannot be freed on bail pending possible appeal.
The judge said she wanted to make clear that she did not consider Simpson's previous acquittal on murder charges in deciding his sentence.
"I'm not here to sentence Mr. Simpson for what's happened previously" in his life, she said.
Simpson's co-defendant and former golfing buddy, Clarence "C.J. Stewart, also was sentenced.
Simpson and Stewart were both brought to the courtroom in dark blue jail uniforms, their hands shackled to their waists with chains. Simpson, who had not been expected to speak, decided to deliver a statement to the judge.
As he spoke, the courtroom was hushed. His two sisters, Shirley Baker and Carmelita Durio, sat in the front row of the courtroom, along with his adult daughter.
Both men were convicted Oct. 3 of 12 criminal charges, including kidnapping and armed robbery.
12/05/2008 11:14:57 AM PST
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Clark County District Court Judge Jackie Glass sentenced Simpson after saying he was arrogant and ignorant. She said the evidence against him was overwhelming.
Earlier, 61-year-old Simpson apologized and told the judge he was sorry about trying to retrieve memorabilia that he said belonged to him. He appeared ready to break down in tears during a rambling, 5-minute declaration.
"I didn't want to steal anything from anyone ... I'm sorry, sorry," he said.
Prosecutor David Roger said Simpson was the ring leader in the botched attempt to recover the items from two collectibles peddlers.
Judge Glass also ruled that Simpson cannot be freed on bail pending possible appeal.
The judge said she wanted to make clear that she did not consider Simpson's previous acquittal on murder charges in deciding his sentence.
"I'm not here to sentence Mr. Simpson for what's happened previously" in his life, she said.
Simpson's co-defendant and former golfing buddy, Clarence "C.J. Stewart, also was sentenced.
Simpson and Stewart were both brought to the courtroom in dark blue jail uniforms, their hands shackled to their waists with chains. Simpson, who had not been expected to speak, decided to deliver a statement to the judge.
As he spoke, the courtroom was hushed. His two sisters, Shirley Baker and Carmelita Durio, sat in the front row of the courtroom, along with his adult daughter.
Both men were convicted Oct. 3 of 12 criminal charges, including kidnapping and armed robbery.
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Originally Posted by ZAHANMA
9 years before parole doesn't seem like nearly a long enough time.... IMO.
remember, it's a matter of perspective ... 9 years at your age puts you on the street in your early 30s with a lot of quality years ahead ... 9 years for OJ puts him on the street at what, 70? ... not so bright a prospect ... 9 years might even equal a life sentence for him ...
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Originally Posted by SteveS
remember, it's a matter of perspective ... 9 years at your age puts you on the street in your early 30s with a lot of quality years ahead ... 9 years for OJ puts him on the street at what, 70? ... not so bright a prospect ... 9 years might even equal a life sentence for him ...
So that now means that 94.7% of the people that saw him get acquitted and are still alive today think he is guilty.
70yrs old will come too soon.
Yes, I think he is guilty of murder.
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Originally Posted by ZAHANMA
Yes, I think he is guilty of murder.
I was one of those who didn't believe he was guilty ... but changed my mind on the day of the first preliminary hearing by what was said by the first two witnesses ... it's far too long a story to tell here, but what convinced me was something that was never even mentioned in the trial ... the DA's office really bungled that case ... in more ways than you can imagine ...
Here's one of those ways - "if it don't fit, you must acquit" ... that's what they said after he couldn't get the glove on readily ... many skeptics thought he was play acting ... not so ... take a leather glove that fits you ... put on one of those 'doctor gloves' like they made him wear before touching the leather glove ... then try putting your leather glove on ... the DAs were FOOLS to have done that without trying it themselves ... they GAVE him that way out ... and a basic rule for attorneys is to NEVER ask a question you don't know the answer to ... or, in this case, to try putting one glove on over another ...
remind me to tell you the story of why I too believe him guilty .... it's FAR more persuasive than anything brought out at trial ... but, it'll have to be a time when I have a lot more time to write it all out
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