O.J. Simpson, a former college and pro football star, made headlines in 2017 when he was released from prison after serving approximately nine years of a 33-year sentence for a kidnapping and armed robbery incident in Las Vegas.
The incident in question took place in 2007 when Simpson was involved in a robbery at a hotel and casino where sports memorabilia was stolen from two dealers at gunpoint. He was subsequently convicted on charges of kidnapping, armed robbery, and assault with a deadly weapon.
During his sentencing, Simpson claimed that he was attempting to reclaim family heirlooms and personal items that had been stolen from him. He also stated that he was unaware that his associates were carrying guns during the robbery.
While serving his sentence, Simpson reportedly engaged in various activities to pass the time, including playing fantasy football, coaching softball, and indulging in junk food consumption, according to guards and fellow inmates.
In 2021, Simpson was granted an early parole discharge by the Nevada Department of Public Safety, marking the end of his time behind bars.
Throughout his life, Simpson has experienced both fame and infamy, first gaining recognition for his athletic achievements in college and the NFL. He later transitioned into acting and endorsements before becoming embroiled in controversy as a murder suspect in the high-profile 1994 case involving the deaths of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman.
