A second bloody glove was then found on the premises which was later linked to the first found at the murder scene, with blood from both victims. [34][35] While other players have broken the 2,000-yard mark since Simpson, his record was established in a time when the NFL had only 14 games per season, as opposed to the 16-game seasons that began in 1978. Simpson married his first wife, Marguerite L. Whitley on June 24, 1967, when he was just 19 years old. [90] In August 2007, a Florida bankruptcy court awarded the rights to the book to the Goldman family, to partially satisfy an unpaid civil judgment. Simpson was a respected member of the football community, and after being inducted into the Hall of Fame he became a broadcaster. However, the inside of the house is immortalized in a 160-minute video that O.J. With Bobby Hosea, Jessica Tuck, David Roberson, James Handy. Simpson also made his first and only playoff appearance during the 1974 season. Dramatizes some of the more tawdry events in the relationship between O.J. District Attorney David Roger of Clark County provided District Court Judge Jackie Glass with evidence that Simpson had violated his bail terms. While searching his home, the police obtained a videotaped copy of the pilot as well as the script and dailies. In September 2007, Simpson was arrested in Las Vegas, Nevada, and charged with numerous felonies, including armed robbery and kidnapping after a group of men led by him entered a room at the Palace Station hotel-casino and took sports memorabilia at gunpoint. The resulting police car chase was nationally televised and watched by around 95 million Americans making it the highest rated basic cable event of the year. Simpson sentenced to long prison term, "O.J. [47] He became a professional actor before playing professional football, appearing in the first episode of Medical Center while negotiating his contract with the Bills. [49] He also appeared in the audience of Saturday Night Live during its second season and hosted an episode during its third season. [70](p136) In 1993, after the divorce, Brown and Simpson made an attempt at reconciliation, but according to Sheila Weller "they were a dramatic, fractious, mutually obsessed couple before they married, after they married, after they divorced in 1992, and after they reconciled. While the tragic story of OJ Simpson's slain wife, Nicole Brown, is well known, much fewer details are known about his first wife, Marguerite Whitley. Simpson Breaks for Daylight. Together, they had three children: Arnelle L. Simpson (b. A bullet hole in the front of the SUV is circled with his autograph, and he pitches it to a prospective buyer by saying that if they "ever get into some trouble and have to get away, it has escapability. [122] On November 27, 2013, Judge Linda Bell denied Simpson's bid for a new trial on the robbery conviction. In 2008, he was convicted and sentenced to 33 years imprisonment, with a minimum of nine years without parole. O. J. Simpson's integrated defense counsel team included Johnnie Cochran, Robert Kardashian, Robert Shapiro, and F. Lee Bailey. [77] Following Simpson's acquittal, no additional arrests or convictions related to the murders were made. A state parole board set Sunday, October 1, 2017, as the date Simpson became eligible for parole and he left prison on that day. Peters, Nick. "Television: Two Astonishing Views of O.J. "Boris Kodjoe Is Unrecognizable as O.J. Simpson of road-rage charges", "O.J. For other uses, see, Retired American football player, broadcaster, actor, advertising spokesman, and convicted felon, O. J. Simpson—championships, awards, and honors, Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman murders and trials. He holds the record for the single season yards-per-game average, which stands at 143.1. [16] City College won the Prune Bowl against Long Beach State, and many colleges sought Simpson as a transfer student for football. Simpson becomes a suspect. [19] This was the biggest play in what is regarded as one of the greatest football games of the 20th century. However, the inside of the house is immortalized in a 160-minute video that O.J. [67][68] Although still married to his first wife, Simpson began dating Brown. 12:10 am: Brown's dog leads neighbors … [42], Simpson gained 11,236 rushing yards, placing him 2nd on the NFL's all-time rushing list when he retired; he now stands at 21st. [24], The first selection 1969 AFL–NFL Common Draft was held by the AFL's Buffalo Bills, after finishing 1–12–1 in 1968. in Vegas", "400 jurors could be screened for OJ Simpson trial", "Day After Judge's Scolding, O.J. But in 2017 OJ was granted parole and was able to walk a free man. Simpson also had a career-high 426 receiving yards and seven receiving touchdowns that season. That fame became terrible publicity when he was charged with the murder of his wife, Nicole Brown in 1994. Daniel Petrocelli represented plaintiff Fred Goldman (Ronald Goldman's father), while Robert Baker represented Simpson. Most rushing yards per game in a season: 143.1 per game in 1973. Bad, you know, tasteless.”. In October 2010, the Nevada Supreme Court affirmed his convictions. [12] His parents separated in 1952, and Simpson was raised by his mother.[13]. Commercials depicted Simpson running through airports embodying speed, as others shouted to him the Hertz slogan "Go, O.J., Go!". Trying to keep focused, Litton Wynn, Jr., LA P.D. Simpson left behind", "The Run of His Life: How Hertz and O.J. He was not there, having taken a flight to Chicago on the night of the murders. An estimated 100 million people nationwide tuned in to watch or listen to the verdict announcement. Simpson held a gun in the back seat, threatening to kill himself. Here's the lowdown on the former NFL star's VERY colourful life. responded, "You think you can kick my ass?" In 1973, Simpson became the first player to break the highly coveted 2,000 yard rushing mark, with 2,003 total rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. Probably best known for being charged with murder in 1994 and convicted of armed robbery and kidnapping in 2008, Simpson was famous long before that for his football skills. [52] Most pilots that are two hours long are aired as TV movies whether or not they are ordered as series. Simpson Makes California Tax Delinquent List", "Jury clears O.J. [124] At his parole hearing on July 20, 2017, the board decided to grant Simpson parole. Also an Investigation Discovery TV documentary is, The Bronco from Simpson's police chase is on display in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee's, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 6 January 2021, at 09:27. Simpson loses the hypo and starts talking very clearly -- undeniably -- in first person, saying Ron got in a karate stance, O.J. If convicted, Simpson could have faced up to 16 years in prison, but he was tried and quickly acquitted of both charges in October 2001. Simpson said that he did not seriously consider an acting career until seeing Lee Marvin and Richard Burton, while filming The Klansman in Oroville, California, ordering chili from Chasen's via private jet. Simpson was a star running back for the Buffalo Bills after a stellar football career at USC. Florida is one of few states where pensions and/or residences cannot generally be seized to collect debts. Bills offensive lineman Reggie McKenzie then jumped on Lunsford's back but Lunsford bent down and flung McKenzie over his head and went back to swinging at Simpson before a melee of the two teams stopped the fight and ended up in a pile on the field. Directed by Jerrold Freedman. [22] Prior to playing football at Southern Cal, he ran in the USC sprint relay quartet that broke the world record in the 4 × 110-yard relay at the NCAA track championships in Provo, Utah on June 17, 1967. [88], On September 5, 2006, Goldman's father took Simpson back to court to obtain control over Simpson's "right to publicity", for purposes of satisfying the judgment in the civil court case. Simpson murder case on live television. He married Nicole Brown five years after retiring from the sport in 1985. Although the prosecution investigated reports that Simpson, who played the leader of a group of former United States Navy SEALs, received "a fair amount of" military training—including use of a knife—for Frogmen, and there is a scene in which he holds a knife to the throat of a woman, this material was not introduced as evidence during the trial. OJ Simpson, 73, was born Orenthal James Simpson in 1947 in California. At 73 years of age, OJ Simpson still loves the spotlight. Simpson Tramples the Pro Football Record Books", "O.J., Utah, the Heisman and a long, winding what if", "Simpson powers Trojans past Bruins into Rose Bowl", University of Southern California Football Media Guide", "Sir Menzies Campbell: Race to the Finish", "Trojans blast relay mark en route to championship", John Rauch, 80, Coach Of Raiders and the Bills, Dec. 12, 1973: Simpson reaches 2,000 yards, The Sports Encyclopedia: Pro Football, 12th Edition, "San Francisco 49ers at Atlanta Falcons—December 16th, 1979", O.J. RELATED: How Is O.J. [33] For his performance, Simpson won that year's NFL MVP Award and Bert Bell Award. The FBI had received a tip that Simpson was involved in a major drug trafficking ring after 10 other suspects were arrested in the case. [60] Advertising Age in 1977 named Simpson the magazine's Star Presenter of the Year;[48] by 1984 consumer research found that he was the most popular athlete endorser, and a 1990s MCI Communications commercial starring Eunice Simpson satirized her son's work. In that game, Simpson rushed for a then-record 273 yards on 29 attempts and scored two touchdowns. Simpson goes without a mask in a packed Sin City restaurant and flaunts social distancing during his 73rd birthday party. [110], In January 2008, Simpson was taken into custody in Florida and was extradited to Las Vegas, where he was incarcerated at the Clark County jail for violating the terms of his bail by attempting to contact Clarence "C. After the hearings, the judge ordered that Simpson be tried for the robbery. [12] The Hertz commercials from 1975 benefited Simpson's acting career but he sometimes intentionally chose non-positive roles; "I've got to tear down that picture of O.J. Arnelle Simpson is the oldest child and daughter born to infamous sports star turned convicted felon, O. J. Simpson. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Simpson and his wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, up to and including his arrest for Brown's murder. He became the NFL's fastest player to gain 1,000 rushing yards in a season and the fastest player to gain 2,000 rushing yards in a season. The book was published by Beaufort Books, a New York City publishing house owned by parent company Kampmann & Company/Midpoint Trade Books. Simpson chase lasted approximately an hour and fifteen minutes. [85], The Goldman family also tried to collect Simpson's NFL $28,000 yearly pension[86] but failed to collect any money. [43] In 2019, he was named to the National Football League 100th Anniversary All-Time Team. from birth and did not know that Orenthal was his given name until a teacher read it in third grade. On June 16, 2019 OJ blasted rumours that he is Khloe Kardashian’s dad as “false”. He sings his own rap song, which includes the lyrics "Don't you know there's no stopping the Juice / When I'm on the floor I'm like a lion on the loose / Better shoot me with a tranquilizer dart / Don't be stupid, I'm not a Simpson named Bart." [6] His father was a well-known drag queen in the San Francisco Bay Area. Simpson among those on California tax shame list", "O.J. From 1972 to 1976, Simpson averaged 1,540 rushing yards per (14 game) season, 5.1 yards per carry, and he won the NFL rushing title four times. Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). "[53] In another sketch called "B-I-N-G-O.J. Simpson grew up in San Francisco and lived with his family in the housing projects of the Potrero Hill neighborhood. Simpson loses appeal in Las Vegas armed robbery trial", "Judge decides to reopen case against OJ Simpson", "OJ To Get Vegas Court Hearing On Bid For New Trial", "O. J. Simpson denied new trial: why such appeals almost never work", "O.J. Simpson Pop-Up Museum Hits L.A.'s Chinatown", "An O.J. At the end of a sensational trial, former football star O.J. Brown filed for divorce in February 1992 citing irreconcilable differences. On Oct. 3 1995, Simpson was acquitted of all criminal charges in the grisly 1994 double murder of Brown Simpson and Goldman. [69][70](pp126–28), Brown and Simpson were married on February 2, 1985, five years after his retirement from professional football. It is unclear what Simpson's net worth is with figures ranging from $250,000 to $3million. Simpson had a fifth child, a girl named Aaren, with Whitley in 1977. [50], Simpson starred in the un-televised two-hour-long film pilot for Frogmen, an A-Team-like adventure series that Warner Bros. Television completed in 1994, a few months before the murders. Directed by Jerrold Freedman. O.J. Fastest player to gain 2,000 rushing yards in season: 2,003 in 14 games in 1973. The board considered Simpson's prior record of criminal convictions and good behavior in prison in coming to the decision. Despite Simpson's performance, the Bills would lose the game 27–14.[39]. Pool/Getty Images News/Getty Images Simpson was granted parole in late July 2017, in a unanimous decision by the Nevada parole board. ... Tanya Brown was just 7 years old … Marcia Clark was the lead prosecutor for the State of California. A hearing took place on January 16, 2008. Detectives went to Simpson's home to tell him of his ex-wife's death and found a white Ford Bronco with blood on the interior and exterior. [10] Simpson has one brother, Melvin Leon "Truman" Simpson, one living sister, Shirley Simpson-Baker, and one deceased sister, Carmelita Simpson-Durio. Simpson becomes a suspect. [40] Simpson played in San Francisco for two seasons, rushing for 1,053 yards and four touchdowns. He also played for the San Francisco 49ers from 1978 to 1979. [75] TV stations interrupted coverage of the 1994 NBA Finals to broadcast the incident live. Simpson was acquitted of the murders in criminal court, but was later found responsible for both deaths in a civil trial. [44], Simpson played in only one playoff game during his 11-season Hall of Fame career: a 1974 Divisional Playoff between the Buffalo Bills and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Simpson Trial News: The Victims", "Cici Shahian | Nicole Simpson was dominated by her husband since she was a teen-ager", "No Reports of Violence By Simpson's First Wife", "How O.J. Aaren was nearly 2 years old when she drowned in the family pool. [15] He used his amiable persona,[62] good looks, and charisma in many endorsement deals. Trying to keep focused, Litton Wynn, Jr., LA P.D. It was one of the most notorious criminal trials in American history. By the end of October 2007, all three of Simpson's co-defendants had plea-bargained with the prosecution in the Clark County, Nevada, court case. Simpson in First Look at Movie 'Nicole & O.J. The victims' families were awarded $33.5million in compensatory and punitive damages - therefore finding Simpson responsible for the murders. After retiring from football, he began new careers in acting and football broadcasting. [61], In 1975 People magazine described Simpson as "the first black athlete to become a bona fide lovable media superstar". [89] On January 4, 2007, a federal judge issued a restraining order prohibiting Simpson from spending any advance he may have received on a canceled book deal and TV interview about the 1994 murders. He won the Heisman Trophy in 1968 and set a number of individual and team records. [104] Along with three other men, Simpson was charged with multiple felony counts, including criminal conspiracy, kidnapping, assault, robbery, and using a deadly weapon. “So all of these stories are just bogus. [18], As a junior in 1967, Simpson was a close runner-up in the Heisman Trophy balloting to quarterback Gary Beban of UCLA. In fact-checking The People v. O.J. Brown was barely 18 years old when OJ Simpson first locked eyes with her while she was working as a waitress. For other inquiries, Contact Us. [100][101] Simpson admitted to taking the items, which he said had been stolen from him, but denied breaking into the hotel room; he also denied that he or anyone else carried a gun. exit strategy", "NFL's All-Time Team: Jim Brown tops RBs; Bill Belichick a coach", "Top 20 Bills All-Time Draft Picks: Joe DeLamielleure (#8)", "The Hollywood career O.J. InTouch Weekly reports that he is "keeping a low profile these days". Simpson's Bronco chase and the call that...", "Florida voters, SIMPSON, JASON ELLIS thru Simpson, Jenna Renee", "Simpson's youngest daughter dies after 8 days in coma", "CNN O.J. [72] The marriage lasted seven years, during which Simpson pleaded no contest to spousal abuse in 1989. [47] Simpson avoided starring in blaxploitation films, choosing third or fourth lead roles while studying experienced stars like Marvin and Burton. Simpson Had a Prank Show Called 'Juiced'? He was eligible for release from prison on October 1, 2017, and was released on that date. summary and excerpts of 9/15/07 interview with Alexander", "Police: Simpson cooperating in armed robbery probe", "O.J. Simpson got up and punched Lunsford which prompted Lunsford to swing back. Simpson's 64-yard touchdown run tied the score, and the extra point provided a 21–20 lead, which was the final score. The families of the victims subsequently filed a civil suit against him. Now released, he will be supervised by the state Division of Parole and Probation until September 29, 2022. He fell from grace following a fatal assault on both his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ron Goldman in Simpson’s house. On Oct. 3 1995, Simpson was acquitted of all criminal charges in the grisly 1994 double murder of Brown Simpson and Goldman. Simpson: The Interview. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. After the 1971 season, the Bills fired Johnson and brought in Lou Saban as head coach. "Juice" is also a colloquial synonym for electricity or electrical power, and hence a metaphor for any powerful entity; the Bills' offensive line at Simpson's peak was nicknamed "The Electric Company". November comes toward the end of the year in Brentwood and yet another fog of the OJ Simpson case loomed over the affluent town like a Portobelo mushroom cloud. He was held over for trial on all 12 counts. Simpson and His Trial", "The People v. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story, review: 'expertly executed entertainment, "OJ Simpson Bronco is heading to Pigeon Forge", "O.J. Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story, List of NCAA major college football yearly rushing leaders, "O.J. ", "O.J. But he does have pensions which may pay out more than $25,000 per month and aren't subject to seizure by creditors. Simpson, who was acquitted in 1995 of the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman. June 13, 1994: O.J. He was acquitted by a jury after a lengthy and internationally publicized trial. By 1971, New York wrote that Simpson was already wealthy enough to "retire this week if [he] wanted to". Sydney Simpson is one of the two OJ and Nicole Brown Simpson kids. appeared insatiable" during the trial, Warner Bros. and NBC estimated that a gigantic, Super Bowl-like television audience would have watched the Frogmen film. He was the only player in NFL history to rush for over 2,000 yards in a 14-game season and he is the only player to rush for over 200 yards in six different games in his career. At 73 years of age, OJ Simpson still loves the spotlight. Simpson's guilt", "Judge bars cameras in courtroom for Simpson civil trial", "Timeline: OJ Simpson Murder, Civil Trials", "Judge Rules Simpson's Mother Can Keep Piano", "New Owner Demolishes O.J. Simpson played in only seven games in 1977, as his season was cut short by injury. The 72-year-old said he plays golf just about every day in Sin City — 25 years after the death of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson. The book was published by Beaufort Books, a New York City publishing house owned by parent company Kampmann & Company/Midpoint Trade Books. Simpson still owes tens of millions of dollars following a 1997 civil lawsuit which found him liable for the wrongful deaths of his ex-wife Nicole Brown and Ronald Goldman, Time Magazine reports. 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