The rise and fall of O.J. Simpson by CNN

April 11, 2024

O.J. Simpson, a football star who later became an actor and was a defendant in arguably the biggest murder trial in U.S. history, died at the age of 76, according to a post on his X account. “On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer,” the post reads. “He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace. The Simpson Family.

O.J. Simpson spent a lifetime in the limelight – first for his athletic prowess, charm, and good looks, then as part of an American tragedy that came to symbolize much of what was controversial in America.

Now entering his seventh decade, Simpson is again in the spotlight. After spending almost nine years in prison for his role in an incident in a Las Vegas hotel room on September 13, 2007, he’s up for parole.

Prosecutors say Simpson, along with some armed associates, confronted two sports collectors that night and left the room with boxes of Simpson memorabilia. Simpson says he only wanted to reclaim family mementos.

But a Nevada jury thought otherwise and found him guilty of kidnapping, armed robbery, and assault with a deadly weapon. He was sentenced to 33 years, with the possibility of parole after nine.

On Thursday, a Nevada parole board will make its recommendation, potentially opening a new chapter in a life that already includes a legacy of fame, fortune, and infamy. To read more go to the link below:

https://www.cnn.com/2017/07/20/us/o-j-simpson-how-we-got-here/index.html