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by Wanda Schumm Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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How long has Oj been in prison?

O.J. Simpson has been in prison since December 2008 During that time, he has coached softball, played fantasy football, and generally stayed out of trouble CNN Special Report “After O.J.: The Fuhrman Tapes Revealed,” airing Friday at 11 p.m. ET, reveals never-before-heard excerpts from the tapes that rocked the “trial of the century.”

Who is OJ Simpson and what did he do?

OJ SIMPSON is famously known for being acquitted on murder charges related to the 1994 double murder of his ex-wife Nicole and her friend, Ronald Goldman. Despite an acquittal, in 2008, he was found guilty of 12 charges related to the incident and was sentenced to 33 years in prison but is now a free man.

Did OJ Simpson intentionally pair himself with a burly cellmate?

Whether intentionally or not, Simpson was typically paired with a burly cellmate, said Greg Lewis, who spent seven years with Simpson as an inmate at Lovelock. “His cell mates were usually bigger dudes that could take care of business if anybody hassled him,” he said.

What did OJ Simpson steal from Bruce Fromong?

On September 13, 2007, Simpson and several armed men broke into sports memorabilia dealer Bruce Fromong’s hotel room and stole several items from him at gunpoint. Simpson later admitted to taking the items, stating that they had been stolen from him.

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When was Nicole Brown Simpson's funeral?

Simpson and his children attend Nicole Brown Simpson's funeral in June 1994. Ronald Goldman was slain with Simpson's ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson on June 12, 1994. But overall, "The Juice" has gotten along well with others in prison.

Is Lovelock more comfortable than other prisons in Nevada?

Life at Lovelock is considered to be more comfortable than at other Nevada facilities – and people of different races mix there, unlike at many other prisons in the state, both former guards said.

Where is OJ in prison?

He served his sentence at the Lovelock Correctional Center in Lovelock, Nevada. But in 2017 OJ was granted parole and was able to walk a free man.

Why is OJ called Juice?

The running back gained the nickname "Juice" as a play on OJ due to his power on the field. Simpson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985. He married Nicole Brown five years after retiring from the sport in 1985. They had two children together, Sydney Brooke and Justin Ryan.

How much is OJ Simpson worth?

It is unclear what Simpson's net worth is with figures ranging from $250,000 to $3million. At the height of his fame, the sporting star was worth the equivalent of $18million in today's money. OJ Simpson denies rumours that he is Khloe Kardashian’s biological dad and had no interest in Kris Jenner.

Where is OJ Simpson now?

OJ Simpson left prison on October 1, 2017. Since being released on parole, Simpson has been enjoying retirement in Las Vegas, where he lives in a friend's house in a gated community. InTouch Weekly reports that he is "keeping a low profile these days". Friends said that he just wanted a "simple life".

When did OJ Simpson meet Nicole Brown?

The sport star met Nicole Brown in 1977 when she was working as a waitress at a nightclub and although still married to his first wife, Simpson began dating her. 6. OJ Simpson's trial was widely reported on and was watched by millions of people captivated by the events and evidence Credit: Reuters.

What happened to Nicole Brown?

6. Nicole Brown had been stabbed multiple times in the head and neck, and had defensive wounds on her hands Credit: Reuters. Dubbed the “Trial of the Century”, Simpson’s murder trial began on January 24, 1995, and dominated the American news agenda until the verdict on October 1995.

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Relationships with Guards and Inmates

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Simpson would at times get teased about the killings and trial, former guards Jesse Mandoki and Jeffrey Felix recalled. Both recalled a moment when Felix dropped a glove on the ground in front of Simpson and made a wisecrack about it fitting, an allusion to the famous moment during his trial. Whether intentionally or not, Simp…
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A More Relaxed Environment

  • Life at Lovelock is considered to be more comfortable than at other Nevada facilities – and people of different races mix there, unlike at many other prisons in the state, both former guards said. While working as a guard, Felix would often visit other Nevada prisons where racial tensions were more pronounced. “I only saw the same race talking to each other, eating with each other a…
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Extra Perks

  • Simpson would occasionally get preferential treatment from both guards and inmates, Mandoki and Felix recalled. “What happened usually O.J. Simpson cuts in front of every line,” Felix said – lines for meals, for instance. “Everybody understands that. Because that is just the way of life at Lovelock.” When Simpson would buy extra food at Lovelock, o...
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Prison Food

  • In his earlier years in prison, Simpson ate a lot of junk food and gained a lot of weight, Lewis and the ex-guards said. They remembered him eating chocolate chip cookies, ramen noodles, and sticky cinnamon rolls, which Mandoki said contained something like 2,000 calories each. But in recent years, Simpson, who turned 70 this month, appears to have gone on a health kick, the ex-…
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Recreation

  • Simpson would frequently talk about his arthritis and knee surgeries, Felix said, and could be seen limping around the yard to the row of outdoor telephones where he talks to relatives and friends. His health may have limited his athletic activity in prison, but he still found ways to immerse himself in sports. He was constantly winning money in fantasy football games due to his knowle…
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