The Juice Will Be Loose: O.J. Simpson Granted Parole
Simpson was granted parole Thursday after more than eight years in prison for a Las Vegas hotel-room heist. He successfully made his case for freedom in a nationally televised hearing, reflecting America's lasting fascination with the former football star.
Simpson, 70, could be released as early as October. By then, he will have served the minimum part of his nine-to-33-year armed-robbery sentence for a failed attempt to seize sports memorabilia and other items he claimed were stolen from him.
Parole Hearing and Decision
All four parole commissioners voted for his release after roughly half an hour of deliberations. They noted factors such as the low risk of reoffending, community support, and his plans to move to Florida upon release.
"Thank you, thank you, thank you," Simpson said quietly as he bowed his head in relief. As he stood to return to his prison cell, he exhaled deeply.
Summary
O.J. Simpson's parole approval marks a significant step toward his release, driven by his low risk of reoffending and strong community backing.