CLEVELAND - On the 13th anniversary of his historic murder trial verdict, football legend O.J. Simpson was found guilty of all charges in his armed robbery and kidnapping trial in Las Vegas.Talk about irony.
Simpson, 61 now faces possible life in prison and will be sentenced on Dec. 5. Clarence "C.J." Stewart, Simpson's co-defendant was also found guilty of all 12 charges against him. On Sept. 13, 2007, Simpson allegedly gathered five armed men to reclaim much of his priceless memorabilia which the former NFL star contended was stolen from him.
The jury heard 12 days of testimony before deliberating for 13 hours. The verdict was reached at around 10PM PST and all the lawyers as well as the defendants made their way to the Clark County courtroom. When Simpson's fate was revealed, he winced and pivoted slightly toward his attorney Yale Galanter.
Judge Jackie Glass denied either men the possibility of bail.
I have felt a close connection with Simpson since those infamous murders 14 years ago. I supported him tirelessly back then and was rooting for him this time. When the news broke of a reached verdict, I felt nervous butterflies in my stomach just as I did then.
I pray that the appeals process produces a miracle for O.J.
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