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[Dalek]

The Juice is now officially loose.

http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-...paign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=202701

O.J. Simpson has been released from prison after serving nine years for armed robbery and other charges.

Simpson was released at 12:08 a.m. local time Sunday from the Lovelock Correctional Center in Nevada.

The overnight release was "in an effort to ensure public safety and reduce the potential for incident," the Nevada Department of Corrections said on its Facebook page.

A driver met Simpson as he left the prison, according to The Associated Press. But prison officials told the wire service they had no indication who it was who picked him up or where Simpson was headed.

A parole panel granted him parole by unanimous vote in July. Sunday, Oct. 1, is the first day Simpson was eligible for release

Now 70 years old, Simpson rose to prominence as a Heisman Trophy winner in college and later NFL player, making the Hall of Fame. He became an actor, known for his goofy character in the Naked Gun movies, and appearances in commercials.

Simpson was acquitted of murdering his ex-wife and her friend in 1995 in one of the most high-profile criminal trials in history.

He will be under parole supervision for up to five years, and plans to live in Florida, where two of his children live, the AP reports.

 

[TheContact]

Should have been in for life

 

[Peter Ian Staker]

What’s the over/under on him returning to prison?

 

[dbztrk]

Hopefully he lives the rest of his life as an upstanding citizen.

 

[always crazy bacon]

What’s the over/under on him returning to prison?

at 70? He'll be good provided he does not violate his parole.

 

[Fat4all]

i heard he was writing a new book or sommit

 

[Pesmerga00]

Don't come to Florida. We have enough senile idiots.

 

[Impeccable]

Clearly a reformed individual who paid his dues to repent for his crimes.

 

[Izuna]

Wait he went to prison for something else?

 

[Marky Mark]

i heard he was writing a new book or sommit

"Alright, I fucking did it"

 

[sarcastor]

On December 5, 2008, Simpson was sentenced to a total of thirty-three years in prison, with the possibility of parole after nine years, in 2017.

9 years for kidnapping and armed robbery?

 

[Emerson]

On December 5, 2008, Simpson was sentenced to a total of thirty-three years in prison, with the possibility of parole after nine years, in 2017.

9 years for kidnapping and armed robbery?

The charges are honestly pretty trumped up considering what actually happened. It was payback for him being acquitted.

 

[Mortimer Brewster]

Don't come to Florida. We have enough senile idiots.

Florida already told them he is not welcome. Back to California where he might finally have to pay the judgement against him by the Goldman family.

 

[Damon]

On December 5, 2008, Simpson was sentenced to a total of thirty-three years in prison, with the possibility of parole after nine years, in 2017.

9 years for kidnapping and armed robbery?

 

[Enco]

The charges are honestly pretty trumped up considering what actually happened. It was payback for him being acquitted.

This.

He's too old to really do anything now.

 

[mariachi507]

On December 5, 2008, Simpson was sentenced to a total of thirty-three years in prison, with the possibility of parole after nine years, in 2017.

9 years for kidnapping and armed robbery?

In the civil case against him by the Goldman family they were awarded $33 million which OJ had no intention of paying. The 33 years handed to him for armed robbery and kidnapping were not a coincidence.

 

[JettDash]

He probably would have served less than 9 years if he was just a random person.

 

[Zaru]

This.

He's too old to really do anything now.

Plenty of 70+ year olds are doing their best to run criminal organizations and/or ruin countries, but I guess you have to be higher up the food chain for that.

 

[CrunchyB]

The charges are honestly pretty trumped up considering what actually happened. It was payback for him being acquitted.

The kidnapping part was a bit of a stretch, but it was definitely an armed robbery.

 

[Dude Abides]

Florida already told them he is not welcome. Back to California where he might finally have to pay the judgement against him by the Goldman family.

I don't think the state can legally keep him out.

 

[BladeoftheImmortal]

I didn't know you could just not pay after a civil suit.

 

[retroman]

This.

He's too old to really do anything now.

He could run for president.

 

[Mammoth Jones]

The charges are honestly pretty trumped up considering what actually happened. It was payback for him being acquitted.

Yup. Exactly. Which is disgusting.

 

[TheSecondSpitter]

What’s the over/under on him returning to prison?

+150

Any takers?

 

[Dreams-Visions]

What’s the over/under on him returning to prison?

Under. We'll likely not hear of him again until he passes.

 

[SliceSabre]

I didn't know you could just not pay after a civil suit.

I was under the impression he wasn't really making any money so there's nothing for them to take.

Additional from what I understand he does have like his NFL pension/retirement but some kind of law prevents them from taking that so they get nothing.

 

[Black Republican]

Pam Bondi doesn't want him in Florida

 

[PunishedOkabe]

Now he can continue his search for the real killer

 

[JJH]

What’s the over/under on him returning to prison?

Only after Chappelle meets him for a fifth time.

 

[BibiMaghoo]

On December 5, 2008, Simpson was sentenced to a total of thirty-three years in prison, with the possibility of parole after nine years, in 2017.

9 years for kidnapping and armed robbery?

If I remember the victim spoke at his parole hearing in his defense with the wish he be released. That changes things considerably.

 

[tapedeck]

When’s his release party?

 

[Martinski43]

One of the most tragic persons in history tbh.

 

[Dehnus]

The Juice is now officially loose.

http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-...paign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=202701

Okay, let's take bets: How long before the Emperor Tinyhands will tweet about this. Come on people, let's hear it!

 

[sangreal]

If I remember the victim spoke at his parole hearing in his defense with the wish he be released. That changes things considerably.

In the (excellent) made in America documentary, the victim comes off as a huge OJ stan

The kidnapping part was a bit of a stretch, but it was definitely an armed robbery.

It was, but nobody gets 33 years for armed robbery either. All of his accomplices got probation except one whose conviction was overturned... due to being tainted by OJs notoriety. He was then released on an Alford plea

 

[TheSecondSpitter]

One of the most tragic persons in history tbh.

Not really. There have been far more tragic CTE victims. OJ lived a fat, full life up until the murders. NFL Hall of Fame followed by Hollywood. Look at how somebody like Mike Webster, Dave Duerson and Aaron Hernandez ended-up and tell me whether OJ was somehow more tragic?

 

[Ostinatto]

armed robbery?

He didn't killed his wife?

now i cant remember .....

 

[MooseKnuckles]

Yup. Exactly. Which is disgusting.

Truly this is the greatest miscarriage of justice that OJ has been involved in.

 

[JettDash]

armed robbery?

He didn't killed his wife?

now i cant remember .....

He committed an armed robbery in 2007. Got a sentence of 33 years with parole possible after 9 (which he got).

He was acquitted of the murders of his wife and Ron Goldman (though he almost certainly did it).

 

[Martinski43]

Not really. There have been far more tragic CTE victims. OJ lived a fat, full life up until the murders. NFL Hall of Fame followed by Hollywood. Look at how somebody like Mike Webster, Dave Duerson and Aaron Hernandez ended-up and tell me whether OJ was somehow more tragic?

I guess i mean the later parts of his life. From the 90's and on.

 

[BobTheFork]

OJ making political commentary no one wants to hear from him in
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[CrocMother]

The odds that OJ Simpson has CTE has to be astronomically high because of the way he played football.

I hope he allows his brain to be examined upon death. It might explain a lot.

 

[DietRob]

The odds that OJ Simpson has CTE has to be astronomically high because of the way he played football.

I hope he allows his brain to be examined upon death. It might explain a lot.

I was just about to make this same post.

 

[TheSecondSpitter]

The odds that OJ Simpson has CTE has to be astronomically high because of the way he played football.

I hope he allows his brain to be examined upon death. It might explain a lot.

Dr Omalu, the pioneer of CTE research, said he's willing to turn in his medical license if OJ doesn't have it.

I hope OJ finds peace with himself, because the odds of him committing suicide upon release from prison are very high

 

[The Hobo]

It honestly doesn't feel like nine/ten years since he was arrested.

 

[tomtom94]

He committed an armed robbery in 2007. Got a sentence of 33 years with parole possible after 9 (which he got).

He was acquitted of the murders of his wife and Ron Goldman (though he almost certainly did it).

Should add that he was later found guilty of a lesser charge - I think accidental death? - and now owes the Goldmans something like $33m. The Goldmans were awarded rights to his book, among other things.

In case you were wondering he's spent most of his life claiming bankruptcy to avoid paying that settlement.

This is actually an entirely separate case.

 

[jchap]

My brother got 50 years for armed robbery (as a minor). Texas judicial system: Even revenge sentencing OJ doesn't stack up.

 

[JettDash]

Should add that he was later found guilty of a lesser charge - I think accidental death? - and now owes the Goldmans something like $33m. The Goldmans were awarded rights to his book, among other things.

In case you were wondering he's spent most of his life claiming bankruptcy to avoid paying that settlement.

This is actually an entirely separate case.

That was a civil wrongful death case.

He can't be charged with any kind of lesser offense for the murders ever.

My brother got 50 years for armed robbery (as a minor). Texas judicial system: Even revenge sentencing OJ doesn't stack up.

The DA the prosecuted OJ for the murders thinks his sentence was too harsh and motivated by revenge.

http://www.thewrap.com/gil-garcetti-oj-simpsons-robbery-sentence-too-harsh/

 

[Heroman]

 

[How About No]

Don't forget, the bets are still on

Reply with the year you think O. J. Simpson will next be arrested for committing a violent crime

A GAF tag of your choice for the first 3 people who pick the correct year.

 

[Sanojio]

I was under the impression he wasn't really making any money so there's nothing for them to take.

Additional from what I understand he does have like his NFL pension/retirement but some kind of law prevents them from taking that so they get nothing.

yeah federal law says ALL retirement income is safe from civil judgments.

CNN and Forbes stated he has at least 5 million in contributions to a retirement plan run by the Screen Actor's Guild as well. Not only his NFL pension. You know he will be signing memorabilia and might even write a book again, but that book money might be for the civil judgment as well.