O.J. Simpson has been released on parole after nine years in a Nevada jail.
The former NFL player had been serving time for armed robbery, assault with a deadly weapon and 10 other charges over a 2007 confrontation at a Las Vegas hotel.
O.J. Simpson was approved for early parole release at a board hearing in July.
In 1995, he was acquitted of the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman.
In a Facebook post, Nevada Department of Corrections released an image and video of O.J. Simpson signing documents and leaving Lovelock Correctional Centre on October 1.
They confirmed the 70-year-old had been released from the facility at 00:08.
O.J. Simpson will face restrictions – including up to five years of parole supervision.
He was sentenced to a maximum 33-year prison sentence in 2008 after storming a Las Vegas hotel room with five others in an effort to seize items from two sports memorabilia dealers.
O.J. Simpson said the belongings, which he described as images of his family and friends, were later handed over to him by officials after they were legally deemed to belong to him.
In 2013, the Nevada Board of Parole granted O.J. Simpson parole on some of his convictions, but not for the more violent charges. In July this year, the former football player was granted parole and approved for release in October.
Bruce Fromong, who was one of O.J. Simpson’s victims in the robbery, testified in favor of him being granted freedom.
O.J. Simpson was found guilty in 2008 exactly 13 years to the day after he was famously acquitted in the double-murder case.
Despite the 1995 not-guilty verdict, a civil court jury held O.J. Simpson liable for the deaths of Brown Simpson and Goldman, awarding $33.5 million to their families.
A lawyer representing Ron Goldman’s family told Associated Press this amount had nearly doubled with interest under Californian state law, and that the family would continue to seek payment from O.J. Simpson after his release.
O.J. Simpson has expressed his desire to move to Florida after leaving jail.
On September 27, his lawyer Malcolm LaVergne said that he was feeling “very upbeat” ahead of the release.
O.J. Simpson has been granted parole after nine years in a Nevada prison.
The former football star is serving time for armed robbery, assault with a deadly weapon and 10 other charges over a 2007 confrontation at a Las Vegas hotel.
O.J. Simpson was acquitted in 1995 of the murders a year earlier of ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman.
He was found guilty in 2008 of the botched Las Vegas robbery – exactly 13 years to the day after he was sensationally cleared in the so-called trial of the century.
O.J. Simpson and a group of five others stormed into a hotel room to confront two sports-memorabilia collectors and seize items that he claimed belonged to him from his career.
The hour-long hearing for Prisoner 1027820 took place at the Lovelock Correctional Facility, a medium-security prison in the Nevada desert.
“Thank you!” said the 70-year-old, bowing his head as the board approved him for release in October.
O.J. Simpson told parole officials on July 20 the objects he took from the Las Vegas hotel room were later ruled by officials to legally belong to him.
“I’ve spent a conflict-free life,” he said.
However, in 1989 O.J. Simpson admitted spousal abuse after police responded to a domestic violence call at his home.
According to police records, his wife had run from the house screaming to officers: “He’s going to kill me!”
On July 20, Bruce Fromong, who was one of O.J. Simpson’s victims in the robbery a decade ago, testified in favor of his release.
“I’ve known OJ for a long time,” said Bruce Fromong.
“I don’t feel that he’s a threat to anyone.
“He’s a good man. It’s time to give him a second chance.”
O.J. Simpson appeared to dab a tear.
He told the commissioners he had helped establish a Baptist prayer meeting in prison, adding: “I could have been a better Christian.”
He also rejected suggestions he had an alcohol problem.
“I’ve done my time,” the former football star said.
“I’ve done it as well and as respectfully as anybody can. I think if you talk to the wardens they’ll tell you.
“I’ve not complained for nine years. All I’ve done is try to be helpful… and that’s the life I’ve tried to live because I want to get back to my kids and family.”
The Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners said it had received hundreds of letters for and against O.J. Simpson’s parole.
In 2013, the board granted him parole on some of his convictions, but not for the more violent charges.
His daughter, Arnelle Simpson, choked up as she told the parole board: “My experience with him is that he’s like my best friend and my rock.”
She added: “He is remorseful, he truly is remorseful.”
However, O.J. Simpson’s legal problems are likely to continue after he is released.
An attorney for the family of Ron Goldman vowed to pursue him for due payment of damages.
Despite the 1995 not-guilty verdict, a civil court jury held O.J. Simpson liable for the deaths of his ex-wife and her friend, awarding $33.5 million to their families.
Two years ago a court enlarged that judgment to about $58 million, but it remains largely unpaid.
Legal experts say the families could claim a portion of O.J. Simpson’s future earnings, such as book deals or TV appearances.
However, under federal law O.J. Simpson’s estimated $20,000 monthly pension from the NFL is out of reach to creditors.
Following his playing career, O.J. Simpson appeared in TV commercials before taking roles in movies like the comedy The Naked Gun.
O.J. Simpson is appearing before a parole board to ask to be released after nine years in a Nevada prison.
The former football star, who was acquitted for a double murder in 1995, is serving time for armed robbery, assault with a deadly weapon and 11 other charges.
The sentence, which carries a maximum of 33 years, stems from a 2007 confrontation at a Las Vegas hotel.
O.J. Simpson, 70, had said he was only trying to reclaim his possessions.
He was found guilty in 2008 – exactly 13 years to the day after he was famously acquitted for the killings of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman.
O.J. Simpson and a group of five others stormed into a hotel room to confront two sports-memorabilia collectors to seize items that he claimed belonged to him from his own career.
The hearing for Prisoner 1027820 is happening at the Lovelock Correctional Facility, a medium security prison in the Nevada desert.
Parole panelist Connie Bisbee told him as July 20 hearing began: “Mr. Simpson, you are getting the same hearing that everyone else gets.”
“Sure,” he replied in a husky voice with a shrug and a smile.
“Thank you, ma’am.”
O.J. Simpson told parole officials that the objects he took from the Las Vegas hotel room were later ruled by officials to legally belong to him.
One panelist asked: “So you believe that the property was yours?”
“It’s been ruled legally by the state of California,” he responded, leaning forward and raising his voice.
O.J. Simpson said the belongings, which he described as images of his family and friends, was later handed over to him by officials.
“It’s kind of mind-boggling that they turned over to me property that I’m in jail for, for trying to retrieve.”
If four out of seven members of the parole board vote in favor of his release, he could be free by October.
Experts believe O.J. Simpson is likely to be approved for release, after a record of good behavior at the Lovelock prison.
Another panelist asked the former football star if he had completed a specific self-improvement course since his last parole hearing.
O.J. Simpson said he had not, but that he had taken another course called “alternative to violence”.
“I think it’s the most important course anyone in this prison can take because it teaches you how to deal with conflict through conversation,” he said.
“I’ve spent a conflict-free life,” he continued, when asked if he had completed an anti-violence course.
O.J. Simpson also told the commissioners he had had helped establish a Baptist prayer event, adding: “I could have been a better Christian.”
He also rejected the suggestion that he had an alcohol problem.
In 2013, the Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners granted O.J. Simpson parole on some of his convictions, but for not the more violent charges.
Bruce Fromong, who one of O.J. Simpson’s victims in the robbery, is expected to testify in favor of his release.
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