OJ Simpson seeks new robbery trial in Las Vegas

Oct. 10, 2008

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- 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 casino hotel room....

Suge Knight charged with battery

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Hip-hop icon Suge Knight has been charged with battery in an alleged incident involving his girlfriend in Las Vegas.

Man sentenced in Las Vegas ricin case

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 17 (UPI) -- Roger Bergendorff, who pleaded guilty to possessing toxic ricin in Las Vegas, was sentenced in federal court Monday to 42 months in prison.

Vegas man's bizarre spree ends in suicide

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 17 (UPI) -- Las Vegas police allege an armed man went on a bizarre crime spree in which he attempted to kidnap children, ultimately killing himself when cornered.

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.

Youngster takes World Series of Poker

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 12 (UPI) -- A 22-year-old Danish poker player said he is still shocked to have become the youngest player ever to win the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas has higher suicide risk

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 12 (UPI) -- Las Vegas seems to attract suicidal people or bring out people's desire to kill themselves, researchers have found.

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.

Donny and Marie extend Vegas run

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 27 (UPI) -- Sibling performers Donny and Marie Osmond will keep their Las Vegas act going for two more years, Flamingo Las Vegas announced Monday.

Madame Tussauds renders Efron in wax

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 23 (UPI) -- Hollywood actor Zac Efron is the latest celebrity rendered in wax at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas, the museum announced.

Woman arrested in boy's kidnapping

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 21 (UPI) -- A woman believed to be a friend of the family has been arrested in connection with the abduction of a 6-year-old Las Vegas boy, authorities say.

Kidnapped boy found in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 19 (UPI) -- A 6-year-old Las Vegas boy believed to have been kidnapped by drug dealers has been found alive at a bus stop in the city, authorities say.

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.