OJ Simpson Sentenced To At Least 15 Years
By Wyatt Earp | December 5, 2008
To quote the immortal Nelson Muntz: “Ha, Ha!”
LAS VEGAS, Nevada — A Las Vegas judge sentenced fallen gridiron great O.J. Simpson to at least 15 years in prison for leading an armed confrontation last year at a Las Vegas hotel room over sports memorabilia.
Simpson could become eligible for parole in about nine years. Grimacing, Simpson was escorted from the courtroom in shackles. Judge Jackie Glass gave Simpson a tongue-lashing before passing sentence.
“Earlier in this case, at a bail hearing, I said to Mr. Simpson I didn’t know if he was arrogant, ignorant or both,” Glass said. “During the trial and through this proceeding I got the answer, and it was both.”
His voice shaking, Simpson had apologized in court and insisted he was merely trying to recover property that had been stolen from his family. He was convicted of leading a group of armed men into a room at Palace Station Hotel and Casino, where they planned to take sports memorabilia from dealers Bruce Fromong and Al Beardsley.
“I stand here today sorry, somewhat confused. I feel apologetic to people of state of Nevada,” Simpson began. At times, he appeared to be fighting tears as he spoke. (H/T – CNN)
If I were him, I would be sure to not “fumble” the soap. I’m just sayin’.
Topics: The Job | 11 Comments »
December 5th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
I watched him on Fox News during lunch today. What a cry baby. This SOB got away with a lot, but at least he is going to prison for perhaps the rest of his life. Couldn’t happen to a nicer guy.
December 5th, 2008 at 4:48 pm
Old Soldier – Sing along with me: “It’s the most wonderful time of the year . . .”
December 5th, 2008 at 5:19 pm
I can’t help but pity the fool. He had it all – talent, wealth, charm ect. Then he threw it all away out of jealousy, killed two people and got off courtest of an ignorant jury. Stupid, evil man. Well, I hope he repents, but I’m not going to hold my breath.
December 5th, 2008 at 5:19 pm
I can’t help but pity the fool. He had it all – talent, wealth, charm ect. Then he threw it all away out of jealousy, killed two people and got off courtest of an ignorant jury. Stupid, evil man. Well, I hope he repents, but I’m not going to hold my breath.
December 5th, 2008 at 5:38 pm
And as an after thought: I wonder? Who is going to look for the REAL killer of Nicole and Ronald Goldman now that O.J. is out of the picture for the next 9 years minimum??
I have an idea!
They can pay ME to do it. I’ll spend the next 9 years on the golf course in Florida looking for the REAL killers…
That’s what O.J. did…
December 5th, 2008 at 6:07 pm
All I can say is, Finally
December 5th, 2008 at 6:09 pm
He’ll be autographing more “Balls”.
December 5th, 2008 at 7:12 pm
Big Leroy is gonna be gettin’ his USRDA o’ Juice now!
He’s gonna be the spokesman for “Hurtz Butt Cream®” now.
December 5th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
Prison is Disney Land, and OJ’s the new ride.
Excellent.
December 5th, 2008 at 10:58 pm
The Juice ain’t loose.
December 6th, 2008 at 12:09 am
Ky person – Yeah, blue is not your color.
Texas Fred – Man, I like golf, too. I’m in!
E.L. – Just a matter of time until he frakked up again.
Diller – Bawahahahahaha!
B.C. – “Leave the driving to us!”
DL474 – He’s Space Mountain!!!
Randal – Not no mo’ he ain’t!