Few trials have captivated the public quite like the one involving O.J. Simpson — it dominated headlines and was broadcast across virtually every media platform of the era. Word that O.J. Simpson faced conviction for killing his ex-wife along with her friend Ronald Goldman gripped the nation, with widespread demands for accountability. Though ultimately acquitted of those murders, a confrontation involving memorabilia dealers would resurface public scrutiny, eventually leading to a guilty verdict and time behind bars.
A 33-year prison sentence was handed down to O.J. Simpson on December 5th, 2008, with the possibility of parole after 9 years. Parole was granted in 2017, and he walked free three months afterward.
Quick Facts:
- O.J. Simpson happened to be in Vegas for a wedding on the night the confrontation with the memorabilia dealers took place. After learning that certain items allegedly belonged to him, he set out to get them back.
- A buyer approached Fromong looking to purchase O.J.'s memorabilia, though Fromong had no idea the buyer was actually O.J. himself. A fierce argument then erupted between O.J. and Fromong over the origin of the items.
- Fromong was threatened at gunpoint by one of O.J.'s accomplices, after which the entire group with O.J. grabbed all the items, shoved them into a pillow case, and made their exit.
- The whole episode unfolded in just six minutes.
- Simpson reportedly subjected Brown to abuse. He was arrested on one occasion, but Brown's parents urged her to patch things up with Simpson, who had also given Brown's dad a profitable investment opportunity involving a Hertz dealership.