CARSON CITY, Nev. — O.J. Simpson won a small victory Wednesday in his bid for freedom as Nevada granted him parole on some of his 2008 convictions for kidnapping and armed robbery involving the holdup of two sports memorabilia dealers at a Las Vegas hotel room.
But the decision doesn't mean Simpson will be leaving prison anytime soon. The former NFL star was convicted on multiple charges and still faces at least four more years behind bars on sentences that were ordered to run consecutively.
The Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners released its decision in favor of Simpson's parole request Wednesday. Commissioners noted Simpson's "positive institutional record" and his participation in programs addressing "behavior that led to incarceration."
"We expected it," Patricia Palm, one of Simpson's current lawyers, told The Associated Press shortly after the order was issued. "There is no reason not to grant him parole. I'm glad they did what they should have done."
Palm said Simpson called from prison to let her know of the board's decision.
"He's very happy and grateful," she said.
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Many things to do.
Knots to be unraveled
'fore the darkness falls on you
In cases like this...it is always the kids who suffer the most.
Many things to do.
Knots to be unraveled
'fore the darkness falls on you
Doubtful. They have the same problem as Barry when it comes to football.
What of OJ's actions had anything to do with their mothers death?
Cut and paste without comment.....
Did the world just spin off its axis?
whatcha you talking bout willis
he's innocent; judged not guilty by a jury of his peers
ain't that how it works?
Yes.
Also, how are things in Chernobyl? I see by looking at your location that is where you are. Why do you constantly avoid my question? Also, have you seen Snowden while there?
Touchdown
Lol that's funny right there