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OJ Simpson in LA courtroom this morning

A judge set bail Wednesday at $125,000 for O.J. Simpson in connection with the armed robbery of sports memorabilia collectors at a Las Vegas hotel. His attorney later said he expected the former football star to be released within hours and return to Florida. Simpson, standing in court in a blue jail uniform and handcuffs, furrowed his brow as the judge read the list of charges against him.

He answered quietly in a hoarse voice and nodded as Justice of the Peace Joe Bonaventure Jr. laid out restrictions for his release, including surrendering his passport to his attorney and having no contact with co-defendants or potential witnesses. Simpson did not enter a plea.

“Mr. Simpson do you understand the charges against you?” the judge asked.

“Yes, sir,” Simpson responded.

“We expect Mr. Simpson to be processed and released fairly quickly,” OJ’s Attorney Yale Galanter said. “He’s relieved. This has been a very harrowing experience for him.”

So OJ Simpson will be back on the street, and comfortably back in bed with his girlfriend in Miami before the day is out. His next court date was set for the end of October, and a trial would not begin until the beginning of next year. Simpson will be facing 10 felony charges including kidnapping and life in prison.
Can anyone say “low speed chase”?
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O.J. Simpson Bronco Low Speed Chase Highlights- Los Angeles 1994

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