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O.J. Simpson lawyers seek new trial

Oct. 11, 2008
O.J. Simpson's lawyers cited judicial errors and insufficient evidence Friday in seeking a new trial for the former football star, who was convicted of kidnapping and robbing two sports memorabilia dealers at gunpoint in a Las Vegas casino hotel room.
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Simpson could have gotten lighter term

LAS VEGAS, Dec. 6 (UPI) -- A prosecutor says O.J. Simpson could have received a shorter prison term had he not rejected plea bargains before his armed robbery and kidnapping conviction.
Fred Goldman: Simpson where he belongs

Fred Goldman: Simpson where he belongs

LAS VEGAS, Dec. 5 (UPI) -- Among those in a Nevada courtroom as O.J. Simpson was sentenced Friday was Fred Goldman, whose son was killed along with the former football star's ex-wife.
O.J. Simpson gets prison term for robbery

O.J. Simpson gets prison term for robbery

LAS VEGAS, Dec. 5 (UPI) -- O.J. Simpson was sentenced to at least nine years in a Nevada prison Friday for holding up two sports memorabilia dealers at gunpoint in a Las Vegas hotel.
Simpson and Wentz name new son Bronx

Simpson and Wentz name new son Bronx

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- U.S. singer Ashlee Simpson-Wentz has given birth to a baby boy named Bronx Mowgli Wentz, People.com reported.

Gaming board says Greektown funds are low

DETROIT, Nov. 17 (UPI) -- Michigan regulators asked a U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge to refuse Greektown Casino's request for an extension to file for bankruptcy, court papers show.

Las Vegas may get Penthouse hotel-casino

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 16 (UPI) -- A future hotel-casino on the Las Vegas main strip may be modeled after the adult men's magazine Penthouse, the publication's head officer says.

Stewart wants Simpson conviction apology

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 16 (UPI) -- Clarence Stewart, convicted on robbery charges in Las Vegas along with O.J. Simpson, says he wants an apology from the former football star.

Friend says Simpson is overly optimistic

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- A friend of O.J. Simpson says the incarcerated former football star remains optimistic despite possibly facing life in prison for a Las Vegas robbery.
Judge rejects Simpson's bid for new trial

Judge rejects Simpson's bid for new trial

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 7 (UPI) -- A Las Vegas judge said Friday there would be no new trial for O.J. Simpson.
Miss USA pageant returning to Vegas

Miss USA pageant returning to Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- The Miss Universe Organization says its next two Miss USA pageants will take place in Las Vegas.

Judge orders hearing over Simpson ring

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 18 (UPI) -- Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Gerald Rosenberg has ordered a hearing for next month to deal with former football great O.J. Simpson's Hall of Fame ring.

O.J. attorneys say all-white jury biased

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 11 (UPI) -- Attorneys for O.J. Simpson say he should get a new trial on robbery charges because Las Vegas prosecutors dismissed blacks from the jury pool.

Three suspects held in Las Vegas shooting

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 9 (UPI) -- Three people have been arrested in a shooting and attempted robbery at an off-Strip Las Vegas casino, police said.
Jurors say tapes convicted Simpson

Jurors say tapes convicted Simpson

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 6 (UPI) -- Tapes, not witnesses, convicted former football star O.J. Simpson, jurors in his Las Vegas robbery-kidnapping trial said.
O.J. Simpson back in custody after verdict

O.J. Simpson back in custody after verdict

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- O.J. Simpson remained in custody in Las Vegas Saturday after being found guilty on all 12 counts in his armed robbery and kidnapping trial.
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler