Last month we published a post about O.J. Simpson being granted a parole hearing for his 2008 arrest. He was charged with:

  • Armed Robbery
  • Kidnapping
  • Other Charges (not listed)

These charges were laid after a confrontation with a sport memorabilia dealer who reportedly had personal mementos of O.J.'s which consisted mainly of family photos among other things.

During the 2008 incident, O.J. did not act alone. Five others were arrested, four of which were found guilty and testified for the prosecution. O.J. and CJ Stewart were found guilty of:

  • Assault with a deadly weapon
  • Burglary
  • Conspiracy

Stewart was later sentenced to probation, after being tried separately after being convicted. However, now, it is O.J.'s turn.

Yesterday, O.J. had his parole hearing and was granted parole after more than eight years behind bars. Simpson, now 70 can be released as early as October 1st, effectively serving the minimum of his sentence which was nine-to-33-years.

His parole was granted by a panel of four parole commissioners who conducted the hearing, after a half-hour of deliberations. Cited, among other things, as to why they granted parole was:

  • His community support
  • His release plans (moving to Florida)
  • He is considered to be low risk

In addition, his parole was likely as similar cases ended with the same result. Not to mention his good behaviour behind bars.

During the hearing, Simpson also stated that he never meant to hurt anyone, never pointed a gun, and made no threats. As a matter of fact, one of the dealers held up by Simpson, Bruce Fromong, testified on his behalf telling the parole board "he is a good man. He made a mistake."

They still remain friends, and Fromong believed that he should be released so he can be with his family. His family wanted him back more than anyone. Arnelle Simpson, now 48, knows that he isn't the perfect man, but she told the board that she just wanted him to come home.

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