Oj simpson breaking news
BREAKING NEWS
O.J. Simpson, the former NFL player and actor, has been granted parole and will be released from prison after serving nine years for armed robbery and kidnapping.
Simpson, 74, was convicted in 2008 of robbing two sports memorabilia dealers at gunpoint in a Las Vegas hotel room. He was sentenced to 33 years in prison, with the possibility of parole after serving nine years.
The Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners voted 4-0 to grant Simpson parole, citing his good behavior and the fact that he has not been in any trouble while incarcerated.
Simpson's lawyer, Malcolm LaVergne, said in a statement that his client is "elated" and "grateful" for the decision.
"We are thrilled that the parole board has recognized O.J.'s good behavior and has given him the opportunity to re-enter society," LaVergne said.
Simpson is expected to be released from Lovelock Correctional Center in Nevada on October 1.
The decision comes more than 20 years after Simpson was acquitted of murdering his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman, in a highly publicized trial in 1995.
Simpson's release has sparked controversy, with some calling for him to remain in prison due to his history of violence and the fact that he was acquitted of murder despite overwhelming evidence against him.
The case has also raised questions about racial bias and the criminal justice system, as Simpson is African American and many have argued that he received preferential treatment due to his celebrity status and race.
Regardless of the controversy, Simpson's release is a significant development in a case that has captivated the nation for decades.
LATEST UPDATES
- O.J. Simpson's lawyer says he will be released from prison on October 1.
- The Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners voted 4-0 to grant Simpson parole.
- Simpson has served nine years of a 33-year sentence for armed robbery and kidnapping.
- The decision has sparked controversy, with some calling for Simpson to remain in prison due to his history of violence and the fact that he was acquitted of murder despite overwhelming evidence against him.
- The case has raised questions about racial bias and the criminal justice system, as Simpson is African American and many have argued that he received preferential treatment due to his celebrity status and race.