O.J. Simpson appears during his sentencing hearing at the Clark County Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, Pool)
O.J. Simpsons sentened to 15 years or more in prison
As the associated press reports below, O.J. Simpson has been sentenced to at least 15 years in prison. Here's a link to the full story.
LAS VEGAS - O.J. Simpson, who was acquitted of the 1994 slayings of his ex-wife and her friend in Los Angeles, was sentenced Friday to at least 15 years in prison in an armed robbery case.
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.
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His comments about not knowing he was doing anything wrong show him to be completely delusional. How can it not be wrong to hold someone up at gunpoint, even if they are "someone who has eaten in your home?" Does he really think that society's rules don't apply to him?
finally the juice has been squeezed!!
Only in America can you get away with killing two people - but get the book thrown at you for armed robbery and kidnapping.