But the discussion quickly turned to the serious nature of the hearing. Should o. J. Simpson be set free . He was convicted of robbery, burglary, kidnapping, and weapons charges in a bungled attempt to try to retrieve what he said was stolen personal property. He and several accomplices burst into a Las Vegas Hotel room where simpsons belongings were held. He told the parole board he had no idea that two men who were with him had displayed guns but admitted thats no excuse. I thought i was glad to get my stuff back, but it wasnt worth it. Nine years away from your family is just not worth it. And im sorry. Theres nothing i can do about this media circus thats going on now but kai do something about the whole thing in the beginning, if i would have made a better judgment back then none of this would have happened. I take full responsibility. Are you humbled by this incarceration . As i said, i wish it would have never happened. I was going to start i didnt know how we were going to do t
Simpsons wife, Nicole Brown Simpson and family friend ronald goldman. Theres an elephant in the room. I think we were very successful making sure the elephant was sleeping. Reporter simpson asked to be moved to florida to be closer to family. But the request could still be rejected by officials in florida who say their aware of simpsons potential relocation. They have 45 days to investigate and make a final decision. In the case of resident family, the acceptance rate, as long as theres a valid plan of supervision is high. Reporter simpson insisted he never meant to hurt anybody and that he never pointed a gun or made any threats. He said now he wants to move on and stay out of trouble. Ive come here, ive spent nine years making no excuses about anything. I am sorry that things turned out the way they did. Reporter as part of his parole, simpson will not be allowed to associate with felons. He cannot use drugs that are not prescribed from his doctor. He cant get drunk and he cant own a
Like this. Now for july 20, 2017, this is entertainment tonight. O. J. Simpson is going to be a free man. Thanks so much for joining us, everybody. Today was like 1995 all oev again when america was glued to their tv sets. Back then they were glued to the trial of the century. The hearing lived up to its billing michelle. The last parole hearing only lasted 15 minutes. This one an hour and a half. It worked. He will be a free man in october. Mr. Simpson i do vote to grant parole. O. J. Fought back tears. Hell be released on october 1st. Thats 737 day frs today. Simpson who is 70 years old was in considerably better shape than his last parole hearing. Ive been here nine years making no excuses about anything. I am sorry things turned out the way they did. I would never pull a weapon on anybody. Simpson who was acquitted of double murder in 1995 was convicted in an Armed Robbery case involving Sports Memorabilia in nevada in 2008. This morning o. J. s mood went from calm to contentious.
What he resign . Senator john mccain and his message tonight after being diagnosed with a brain tumor. And severe storms hitting at this hour. The funnel clouds already reported. And the raging wildfires, were tracking them as they now grow. Good evening, and its great to have you with us here on a thursday night, and we begin with o. J. Simpson, soon to be a free man sitting before the parole board today as millions watched and studied his walk into that room and his every answer. Simpson has been serving an up to 33year sentence for that Armed Robbery in las vegas. The parole board asking can the questions and one by one voting to grant parole. The commissioner right here. Mr. Simpson, i do vote to grant parole when eligible. That will conclude this hearing. Thank you. Several thank yous from o. J. Simp zorn sitting at that table. As americans studied his answers, many wondered how contrite would simpson be, and some of what he said made immediate headlines. Abcs matt gutman is leadi
Throwing skills. If you dont believe me, just check this out. The incredible trick shots youve got to see to believe. Oh, wow. Allllhi as little animal wanted was just a drink of water. And it turned into a threehour horrifying ordeal for this elephant calf. Poor Little Elephant desperately, desperately trying to somehow find a way to get its trunk, its leg, something up and over that sharp edge of the well to try and pull itself out, but its not working. But he was doing the right thing. Like, his instincts were on point. Like, oh, youre so close, baby. Im worried about him. Because hes rubbing his ear up against that rough edge. I hope he doesnt scrape himself. Villagers saw what was going on in this well, so they did their best. Eventually they had to call in wildlife rescuers to help out. They just didnt do anything other than offer as much man power as they could. No straps, no stirrups, no nothing. Be careful they grabbed onto the trunks, ears, grabbed onto legs and just muscled