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Closing arguments begin in O.J. Simpson trial

Oct. 2, 2008
Jurors were hearing closing arguments in the case against Simpson and a co-defendant, who are accused of robbing and kidnapping two sports memorabilia dealers who had items Simpson claims were his.
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