O.J. Simpson sentenced to at least 15 years

[kaydee457 13]

LAS VEGAS – A broken O.J. Simpson has been sentenced to at least 15 years in prison for a Las Vegas hotel armed robbery by a judge who rejected his apology and said, "It was much more than stupidity."

Simpson stood stone-faced Friday when Judge Jackie Glass quickly rattled off his punishment after he pleaded with her that he didn't mean to steal from anybody when he tried to retrieve memorabilia.

He appeared ready to break down in tears as he told that he was "sorry and confused" before going into a rambling and emotional 5-minute declaration.

"I didn't want to steal anything from anyone ... I'm sorry, sorry," he said.

Glass ruled before sentencing that Simpson cannot be freed on bail pending possible appeal.

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[almaty 19]

if you keep taking a stab at crime..sooner or later..your get gloved

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Criminal stupidity pays off in jailtime.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

if you keep taking a stab at crime..sooner or later..your get gloved

[HAL 9000 96]

Good for him.

[Peikko 1,575]

I wonder if subconsciously he wanted to get arrested - hence committing such a pointless crime? Clearly, he needs to be in jail though.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

And he shall soon learn that....

[Amby 490]

deano is the man

[spookyturtle 9,466]

Murder 2 people and get of Scott free. Steal a few football cards, get 15 years. Justice at its best.

[Amby 490]

Murder 2 people and get of Scott free. Steal a few football cards, get 15 years. Justice at its best.

only in america

[Niels Bohr 72]

Hmmm....Doing the thing that would be admirable is accepting fault, apologizing, and accepting the sentence. However, Simpson thought he could get away by asking for forgiveness by issuing the statements and hope that in good heart the judge will offer him a weaker sentence based on his efforts.

It turned out the judge is not moved by his speech because Simpson is not a kid anymore. He should've known better and seek advice from authorities about stolen family property than breaking in.

[Ban Hammer 13,417]

Murder 2 people and get of Scott free. Steal a few football cards, get 15 years. Justice at its best.

[Sister Fracas 5]

What a mess of a life....

[thetreble 19]

Not to mention his daughter's. She was taken into custody a few years back for starting a fight during a highschool basetball game. Not just his life he has ruined.

[Peggy 1]

Hope he rots in there