OJ Simpson Sentenced to 15 Years (Photo)
OJ Simpson appeared for sentencing today at the County Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas. Judge Glass meted out a sentence of 15 years, to be served concurrently. He was found guilty on 12 counts on October 3, 2008, the thirteenth anniversary of his acquittal in the murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman.
The former NFL Heisman trophy winner will be eligible for parole in five years on the kidnapping count but with additional concurrent sentences, he isn’t likely to be up for parole for 9 years.
Judge Glass said at sentencing, “The evidence was overwhelming.” OJ and accomplice Clarence Stewart were both convicted by the same jury and received the same sentence.
After sentencing, OJ tearfully told the judge, “I didn’t want to hurt anybody. I didn’t do anything wrong. I stand before you somewhat confused.” He continued in a rambling fashion and uttered “sorry” four times.
Simpson has four living children: Arnelle Simpson, 40, and Jason Simpson, 38, from OJ’s first marriage. His infant daughter Aaren drowned in the family swimming pool before her second birthday. OJ also has two children from his marriage to Nicole: Sydney Simpson is 22 and Justin Simpson is 20.
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Finally this Bastard will serve some jail time! How incredibly arrogant to try and convince the judge that he “didn’t know he was doing anything illegal” I do hope that in jail, he meets the same death he handed down to Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman, then it will be good ridance!