OJ Simpson Sentenced Today in Las Vegas
O.J. Simpson is scheduled to be sentenced today for a variety of charges related to a host of felony convictions. The crimes took place in September, 2007 at the Palace Station Casino and Hotel when OJ and a group of men rushed a guest room filled with sports memorabilia and some rather questionable sport's memorabilia dealers with a stash of Simpson collectables from his football days of glory. Simpson was arrested a few days later.
Simpson claimed it had been stolen from his kids and he was there to reclaim the stuff. He also brought along a few friends to help carry it from the hotel. Most of the friends took a deal to avoid jail time in exchange for speaking for the prosecution. One friend did not take a plea deal, Clarence "C.J." Stewart. He will also be sentenced today.
The sentences can range from a low of 3 years to a maximum of life. Whatever the outcome, short of dismissal, expect an appeal from the defense table along with a request of release during the appeal process. Judge Jackie Glass is considered to have an astute sense of the big picture. You would not use the word "lenient" when describing her typical judgments; and lastly, she is considered to be very fair judge. Court begins at 12 PM ET and should be over in two hours.
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