The Juice Will Be Loose: O.J. Simpson Granted Parole
After spending more than eight years behind bars for a Las Vegas hotel-room robbery, O.J. Simpson was granted parole on Thursday. The decision came following a nationally televised hearing that once again captured America's ongoing fascination with the former football legend.
At 70 years old, Simpson is expected to be released as early as October. By that time, he will have served the minimum term of his nine-to-33-year sentence for the ill-fated attempt to recover sports memorabilia and personal items he claimed were stolen from him.
All four parole board commissioners voted in favor of his release after roughly thirty minutes of deliberation. Their decision was influenced by Simpson's low risk of reoffending, strong community support, and his proposed plan to settle in Florida after release.
"Thank you, thank you, thank you,"
Simpson murmured in relief, lowering his head before taking a deep breath as he rose to return to his cell.
Author’s Summary
After eight years in prison, O.J. Simpson earned parole, convincing the board of his readiness to rejoin society and reigniting public intrigue in his long and controversial story.