Simpson appeals Nevada conviction

LAS VEGAS, May 27 (UPI) -- O.J. Simpson's lawyers filed an appeal Tuesday with the Nevada Supreme Court, asking for a reversal of his kidnapping and robbery conviction.

In a 47-page brief, Simpson's defense team targets Clark County Circuit Judge Jackie Glass, CNN reported. They contend she committed "cumulative error that was so egregious and prejudicial that the defense could not get a fair trial."

Glass refused to allow defense lawyers to question potential jurors as thoroughly as they wanted, the brief says. She let prosecutors remove the only black potential jurors.

"Because of the unique nature of the case, a full and complete questioning of potential jurors needed to take place," the brief said. "The district court gave no deference to the fact that Simpson brought a lot of baggage into the courtroom."

Simpson, now serving a 9- to 33-year prison term, was convicted Oct. 3 of robbing sports memorabilia dealers in a Las Vegas hotel room. He said he was trying to get property back that had been stolen.

The guilty verdict came on the 13th anniversary of his 1995 acquittal on charges he killed his ex-wife, Nichole Brown Simpson, and Ron Goldman, a waiter returning a pair of glasses.