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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Jury gets Simpson robbery-kidnap case

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 3 (UPI) -- The armed robbery and kidnapping case of former football star O.J. Simpson is in the hands of a Las Vegas jury.

Simpson's lawyers call only one witness

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 1 (UPI) -- O.J. Simpson's lawyers rested in his Las Vegas robbery and kidnapping trial Wednesday after calling one witness, a close friend of the former NFL star.

Witness: O.J. said 'You saw no guns'

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 25 (UPI) -- A witness in the Las Vegas trial of O.J. Simpson said Thursday the former NFL star insisted after an alleged hotel room robbery, "You saw no guns."

Witness: Simpson knew of guns

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 23 (UPI) -- O.J. Simpson knew that some of the men who accompanied him to a Las Vegas meeting with two sports memorabilia dealers were armed, a witness said Tuesday.