O.J. Simpson: What a Mess

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   It seems like the O.J. Simpson dilemma will just never die down.  Recently, Simpson was charged with armed robbery and conspiracy to commit armed robbery; several other charges may accumulate when all the evidence is reviewed. Simpson is now being held without bail due to his past run-ins with the law (in the murders of Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman). So far two other accomplices have turned themselves in to the Las Vegas police.

   Simpson and several of his useless lackeys are accused of repossessing Simpson’s prized memorabilia from some shady friends, who attempted to sell it. I have heard about the tape, and I’m still confused about what really happened. While the audio is quite harsh, I believe it is necessary to further understand the seriousness of the crime that took place.

   Simpson's memorabilia include a Heisman Trophy, signed autograph footballs, retired jersey and a NFL helmet. The whereabouts of several items claimed to belong to Simpson are unknown at this time.

   When Las Vegas police questioned Simpson about the robbery days before the arrest, Simpson admitted the robbery was a sting operation to get his memorabilia collection back. The police delayed the investigation until there was more evidence. Simpson’s former associate, set-up man Tom Riccio recorded the whole crime via audio tape. Riccio claimed he set-up the deal posing as a potential buyer. Riccio wanted to help Simpson get his memorabilia back from the shady thieves possessing it.

      Creditability issues arise with the so-called victims of the armed robbery. I still believe Riccio is the reason why the robbery transpired. Instead of turning the tape over to the police, Riccio decided to sell the tape to the highest bidder. The bidder for the tape was TMZ.com, owned by Harvey Levin.  Levin claims that the tape was legally obtained (i.e. he bought the tape).  

   Simpson posted bail of $125,000. Simpson cannot have physical or verbal contact with any witnesses or co-defendants. Several friends and family members came to support Simpson’s disposition. Simpson returned home to Miami, Fla. where mass media organizations surrounded the entrance to his $1.1 million ranch style home he shares with his girlfriend and his two children.

   The greedy piglets of the Goldman family have something to celebrate - Simpson's novel. "If I Did It" has skyrocketed in numbers, reaching No. 2 in Barnes & Noble Books.

   The enduring Brown family feel the opposite about the Simpson publicity coverage. The Browns wanted the book to benefit the children, not line the pockets of the family members of Ron Goldman. The Goldman’s recently obtained rights to Simpson’s book through a 1996 judgment of wrongful death in the O.J. trial.

   Billionaire tycoon Rupert Murdoch gave an undisclosed amount of money for Simpson’s book through his company Harper/Collins in exchange for an interview to FOX News. The deal failed due to criticism from the American public.

   Once again Simpson seems to foul up and get into all kinds of trouble ever since that accused murder incident in Brentwood Calif. Simpson got off the murder rap thanks to his now deceased lawyer Johnnie Cochran and an unusual witness, disgraced former Los Angeles Police Department detective Mark Fuhrman.

   Fuhrman’s past history of racism in a 1985 interview to Laura Hart McKinny made it easier for Simpson’s defense to capitalize. Fuhrman also committed perjury in the Simpson trial. In 1996, Fuhrman plead guilty to perjury and was sentenced to 3 years of probation.

   Simpson hasn’t caught a break ever since the acquisition. Now all of his friends have set him up in Vegas, and once again Simpson is fighting for his freedom.

   When will Simpson get the picture? He escaped the perils of San Quentin.  The friends he deals with all have criminal records, except for Simpson himself. If it was not for Cochran’s aggressive defense and Fuhrman’s testimony, Simpson would be in the big house. 

   Simpson is on tape, and this time the police have enough evidence to put him away for a long time. But you have to look at the players in the robbery. Each player (excluding Simpson) has criminal records of felonies; the creditability of each player is in question. Will the witnesses and co-defendants troubled past taint the evidence against Simpson? We will find out as the case continues.

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