SIMPSON TRIAL:

OJ Simpson loses bid for new trial

Associated Press

Friday, Nov. 7, 2008 | 9:44 a.m.

Expanded coverage of the OJ Simpson trial

O.J. Simpson isn't getting a new trial from the judge who oversaw his conviction in the gunpoint robbery of two sports memorabilia dealers in a Las Vegas hotel room.

Clark County District Court Judge Jackie Glass says the issues raised by lawyers for Simpson and co-defendant Clarence "C.J." Stewart did not rise to the level of granting another trial.

Glass acknowledged during Friday's hearing that the ruling paves the way for Simpson and Stewart to appeal to the Nevada Supreme Court.

Simpson and Stewart are scheduled to be sentenced on Dec. 5. They face up to life in state prison.

Stewart's lawyer, Brent Bryson, alleged misconduct by the jury foreman, whom he quoted as saying he thought Simpson should have been given a life sentence in the Los Angeles case.

Discussion: 2 comments so far…

By true_rebel_fan

11/7/08 at 10:53 a.m.

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i have no idea if oj is innocent or guilty, but i do know that this judge is horrible. where is the unbiased, ethical treatment that every defendent is entitled to? if oj was just a regular guy, i believe he'd be treated differently. is this nonsense because of his past? goood or bad.
By revtomperl

11/7/08 at 11:28 p.m.

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the sentencing of O J to prison on the charges made by the courts raises serious questions. the citizens who have to pay these bills should be outraged because something that should not have come to the courts was bungled and will cost millions of dollars. impeach the judge!