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September 30, 2008

What Have We Learned?

Posted: 01:40 PM ET

NEW YORK–The prosecution has rested its case-in-chief and what have we learned?

Well, we've learned that O.J. Simpson keeps lousy company. We've learned that the sports memorabilia business attracts some sketchy characters. And we’ve learned that O.J. Simpson sure has some good lawyers.

But here's what we haven't learned: Whether O.J. Simpson knew there would be guns there that night. Oh sure, some of these characters have said he knew. But they’re hardly going to win any credibility contests. And now, McClinton admitted on cross that Simpson never even said the word "gun."

And that matters. The guns matter, because this is an armed robbery case, not a simple robbery case. And without a single credible witness who can put a gun in O.J.’s hand, or on his mind, the proof just isn't there.

And that's the Last Word.

–Jami Floyd, In Session anchor

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Jeff   September 30th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

According to one of the victims, Bruce Fromong, there was a gun drawn in the room. Fromong is not a shady character and seemed like a credible witness to me.

Kathie, Ontario. Canada   September 30th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Since Fromong's testimony and McClinton's differ greatly about whether he threatened him with a
gun or just kept it at his chest or by his side, I'm
surprised you didn't ask Fromong if he was
going to attend McClinton's sentencing hearing
and give a victim's impact statement.
Mr. Fromong always talks about his now 4 heart attacks and 2 mild
strokes since this event happened. He seems to boast about them
like they are a badge of honour or something. Everytime he is
in front of the media his health worsens and there are new issues.
Does anyone else smell a civil case in the air filed by Mr. Fromong,
with his health being at issue for the filing?
You don't suppose his divorce, and the fact that it was brought to
light he is partners (Locker 32) with the crook Mike Gilbert and has been perhaps dealing in stolen merchandise might have something to do with his health issues

Erinn Jene   September 30th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

And of course, OJ would never submit to a lie detector test or take the stand in his own defense now would he Jami? After all, this is OJ the person who murdered his wife and Goldman but his word is gold. Ya right. Any credible, intelligent person knows beyond a reasonable doubt that OJ orchestrated the whole robbery including bringing the guns. OJ is not dumb and had no idea of what might be encountered in that room. and that includes violence. He had full knowledge of the guns as the various witnesses has testified. Beardsley's 9-11 call to the police says it. "I was just robbed at gunpoint by OJ and a group of his thugs" Hopefully, this jury is not racially tainted and finds him guilty as he obvious is.

G. E. Smith   September 30th, 2008 3:11 pm ET

The only evidence before this jury is OJ asked for and was present when the guns were used in a robbery. Every witness confirmed this fact and all the coverup after the fact just confirms it. Of course Oj could always take the stand and contradict all the others in that room but after his civil trial cross-examination i think maybe he will pass. Barring jury nullification the juice is toast.

ANNETTE   September 30th, 2008 3:25 pm ET

HOW CAN YOU STEAL SOMETHING THAT WASN'T YOURS AND GET AWAY WITH IT ONLY IN AMERICA CAN YOU ADMIT TO ROBBING SOMEONE AND THEN SET THEM UP WHEN THE POLICE BUST YOU. LET'S TALK ABOUT THIS CORRUPTED LEGEL SYSTEM. SEND INNOCENT PEOPLE TO JAIL WITH NO SORRY WHEN FOUND INNOCENT JUST KEEP TRYING TO ENTYRAP THEM EVENTAL SOMEONE WILL HELP YOU. WASN'T THIS MERCHANDISE STOLEN TO BEGIN WITH CRAZZZZZZZZZY.

bebe   September 30th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

SET THE JUICE LOOSE!!!!!!!!! LOLOLOLOL..

Marilyn Barrio   September 30th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

O.J. Simpson is being railroaded because the L.A. DA wants to make a name for himself – This case has been totally overcharged and Mr. Simpson has been turned into a victim – He only wanted to get his own possesions and certainly should not spend the rest n of his life in prison – The Las Vegas Da's office should be spending this time and resources fighting violent crimes in their area -

lorraine of california   September 30th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

What I know is Jami is biased....she always defends the juice....thought you were supposed to let the jury decide if O.J. is innocent or guilty..... you thought the jury was right in the double murder case too. open your eyes.....and that is "my" last word! I change the channel when you come on.

LJ Sweeney   September 30th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Will the judge's demeanor and comments influence the jury?
When Judge Glass says NO NO NO NO to try to stop a witness from answering, I'm just wondering if the point the attorney wants to make tends to be emphasized by her actions. She rings a lot of bells that can't be unrung.
Her remarks trouble me. I thought she was really a good judge at the outset, but now I think some of her actions are inappropriate. I hope her scene stealing will not damage the cause for justice.

C.Jackson (California)   September 30th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Jami your're good. Thanks for putting this nut and his lawyer on your show. Fromong’s appeal for sympathy did not come accross to me. He's shady and this time he just got caught up in the mix. Fromong reminds me of a dumb deer in the middle of the road waiting to be hit. The man is looking for sympathy and will exploit himself any chance he gets, to get paid. It's sad about his health though, but he knew right from wrong when he got involved in this mess.

If Fromong had health issues, why would he subject himself to more potiential stress on his health? I wonder what the condition of his health was before this issue? Did Fromong get paid for comming on your show? So far there is nothing specifically pointing to OJ's intent. Other than a lot of contradicting finger pointing. From what has been shown on tv, I don't believe the witnesses who have been on the stand.

becki   September 30th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

This was a rush to judgement. The police didn't even care that
the items were stolen to begin with. Didn't even check into it.
Also Riccio set this up from the get go. Why would you ever
tape record every conversation from the start?? I believe the
ones that didn't get promised anything for their testimony, that
O.J. never had a gun or saw the gun behind him in that room,
he was too busy yelling at them about his stuff and demanding
some answers.

Sheri Ann   September 30th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

It makes me sick to see OJ Simpson alive and well – even if it is sitting in a courtroom (again). I have no doubt that he thought he could get away with this pathetic caper. Why would he think any differently? He has never been held accountable for anything in his life. I hope and pray that the jury convicts him, not because he brutally slaughtered Ron and Nicole, but because he is GUILTY AS CHARGED.

LONNIE   September 30th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

OJ SIMPLETON STRIKES AGAIN!!!!!!

Linda   September 30th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

The state couldnt get Mike Gilberts testimony that they wanted in on the stand but it was shown on the Dr Phil show today. How convenient for it to air today when the jury is not in session and probley home watching it.

Patty   September 30th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

And when the trial is over, then maybe Jamie, you can give OJ the key to the city!

Rudy   September 30th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Mr, Gibert claims that OJ gave him the merchandise. Why would he do that? If his Mother or his children had the stuff Goldman could not have taken it. The goods were stolen. How can you convict a person for stealing his own property? And, the person who reported the crime is now saying that he was not a victim of robbery. One said that OJ was waving his hand up an down telling someone to put the gun down. Another who was close to OJ said he did not see him waving his hand nor did he hear him say put the gun down. One has to wonder, was there a gun (just one) in that room? This gun thing sounds like it was coooked up but there is no evidence that OJ held a gun or that he instructed anyone to bring a gun. Oh yes, from those who made a deal with the prosecutor. I would love to hear how the prosecutor persuaded these people to slant their testimony.

nancy p   September 30th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

lets just all face it,, everyone was involved in this for money and some soft of fame,,, well they got it ,, and for all the wrong reasons,,,,,,,, and i agree with some folks that maybe bruce formang has intentions down the line,,,,, and he does keep talkin about his heart attacks,, i think it was stress and not a heart attack,,, a panic attack , he knew what he was gettin in dealing with riccio and beardsley,,, if he didnt want anything to do with it,,, just say no,,, not interested,,,, the people involved all taped the pre -events,, the event and the post event,,,,,,,also i think it was unfair for the prosecution to ask certain questions but when the defense asked the same questions they were objections time and time again,,and i think judge glass sustained all of them if not most,,,,,,again the issue of who seen guns,, who was asked to bring them is still unclear,, because most of the turncoat witnesses,, some of them even say oj never said anything about guns ,, just the alleged gunman because if they didnt say that,, they would be facing a substantial amount of time behind bars,,,, so they said that to save their own behind so to speak,,,,,, this stuff was oj's not the goldmans,, and the goldmans should stop seeking this,,, its been too long,,,,, let ron rest in peace,,, stop being so money hungry,, it was said in the first trial that fred, ron and his sister were estranged for awhile,,,,,, closing arguements expected on thursday,,, i hope oj gets a not guilty verdict,,he was set up by riccio in my eye,,, he is the one with the immunity.

sir c   September 30th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

this whole case is an obvious "payback" to get OJ Simpson for getting off from a murder conviction.

Using an analogy: If I were to plan a bank robbery and then go out and convince four other people to take part in the robbery ... only for us to then get busted in the act. I would be the one that would get the most punishment because I orchestrated the bank robbery to begin with.

Yet in the OJ case, the guy that orchestrated the whole thing, (RIccio), is the lone guy facing total immunity.

this is an obvious attempt to frame OJ

TRUTH   September 30th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

We learned Jami Floyd is in love with O.J. and spins every one of her stories in his favor.

Florence   September 30th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

I don't know if this would be too lame to bring up in court, but has anyone noticed how all of the people involved wear reading glasses? To me that means they can not see too good within a few feet of themselves. I noticed O.J. could not even see to shut off his cell phone in court, even while holding it as far as he could away from him, his attorney had to take it from him and he shut it off. I wear contact lenses/glasses and readers all at various times and it really can become hard to try to decide how you are going to see that day.

robert lyster   September 30th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

jami:

Hard to believe our legal system is in the business of scams/stings/"set ups".
Question 1. Why didn't the Las Vegas DA's give O.J. Simpson full immunity to testify against ALL the other men involved in this HOCUS?
2. Next, I wish O.J. Simpson's lawyer would ask Beardsley,Riccio, and the other victim (furmong...couldn't remember the spelling of his name) if they had been contacted by ANY member of the legal system and/or anyone that might be known by the Goldman/Nicole Simpson families before this alleged incident occured?

JD   September 30th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

This all boils down to credibility. Do you believe the four felons that would have been serving life in prison, or do you believe that their story evolved as a result of this? All of them stated they wanted to profit from selling the story. That to me seems like they got together before hand to plan this out.

There is reasonable doubt. You cannot say 100% that OJ stated to bring guns. There are inconsistent stories. Because of this, you have to vote not guilty.

Jean Winstead   September 30th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Sometimes small minded people feel incredibly eager to hang anyone that threatens their point of view. For ANYONE to impeach the character of someone simply because he speaks about having HEART ATTACKS and STROKES in the same context with having been a victim of armed robbery needs to look inside their soul. I fully understand the urge to denegrate Fromong, afterall, he has no criminal record and its hard to impeach that. Fromong is THE most credible witness throughout this entire proceeding. Critics beware KARMA is a nasty mama and someday you may be a victim of violent crime. Just as easily as the guns came out, they could have also been fired and then we would have another murder trial instead of just armed robbery. I'm so disgusted with people who choose to target the victim of violent crimes in a mind-bending attempt to influence some misguided outcome. I sincerely hope that Jami is NOT right about a black man not getting a fair trial in America, because I hope that OJ gets one. I have to assume that Jami also believes that OJ didn't get a fair trial in his murder trial and I, for one, have to wholeheartedly agree with that. I pray that this trial WILL be a fair trial and the guilty verdict will not be nullified by some idea that A BLACK MAN CANNOT GET A FAIR TRIAL IN AMERICA. Does that mean McClinton, Alexander and Stewart or are we simply speaking about OJ. Oh, I forgot, OJ is not of the same character as his BUDDIES. OJ's out was to HAVE someone else carry the HEAT, allowing him deniability.

james messina   September 30th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

If jobs will resolve this problem than why not spend the money on groundbreaking infrastructure on alterative energy? A factory or two in each city that makes wind, solar, hydrogen and over night rebuild our entire auto industry on hybrids, electric and fuel-cell cars and trucks. This will create a gamut of jobs. Half of 700 billion would suffice for now.

james messina   September 30th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

This is a problem in the making ten years ago if any candidate has to answer for this mess it should be McCain. Obama is the new kid on the block why should he have to explain himself? He may give his advice as do McCain and as any of us but, other than that he could say what he will do when he is President if the problem hasn’t been resolved by then. What I personally would like to hear him say is that when he is President he will create an onset of jobs in the alternative energy industry day one.

Steve   September 30th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

"If he didn't have a gun -–You must let him run."

Out of the million tapes presented by the Prosecution -none of them has OJ saying anything about a gun BEFORE the actual event in the room took place.

The 2 characters who brought guns into that room are close friends. They have also lied to save their butts. They decided on their own to bring guns.

Aside from everything else we feel about OJ –he is also an idiot for being part of something that could only lead to more problems for him. But for better or worse –we have only one Justice system. A fair trial MUST occur.

He's probably guilty of certain counts but armed robbery and kidnapping was not proved by the prosecution.

John J.   September 30th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

If the "Juice" gets loose this time, it means only one thing. He needs to bottle that MOJO! He can make a fortune selling it under an assumed name! If Jami Floyd , an experienced and renown attorney, has been razzle dazzled by all the smoke and mirrors, what can be expected of the jurors who are mere mortals? When the best defense rests, we will be asked to believe that the gunmen were actually brandishing water pistols and that the real OJ wasn't even there!
Only an unauthorized holographic image!

Sherry   September 30th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

Simpson knew these items legally belonged to the Goldman's. He admitted as much. Isn't this stunt an obstruction of justice? ...So, shouldn't the Goldman's be able to prosecute him also?? Seems fair to me. Simpson is guilty, but his lawyers will twist the facts like OJ"s lawyers always do. Everyone around Simpson gets into trouble...what is his charm? I sure don't see it. The only innocents in this fiasco are Cashmore and Fromong.

Also, it was interesting about McClinton and all those aliases the judge was having a fit about. Police informant maybe??

K Gandy   September 30th, 2008 8:41 pm ET

Where on the CNN website can I get to the live coverage of the O J trial? It is not where it was last week!! I want to watch!!!

Thomas D. Watry   September 30th, 2008 9:26 pm ET

And exactly how many armed robbery cases have you prosecuted? I'd guess that in my career, my total number or armed robbery prosecutions numbered about 25 or more, and I do not recall ever losing one. Easiest case in the crimainal law to prosecute. It ain't LA Law; it's real law. You don't know what you're talking about, but then, this is CNN.

tom   September 30th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

Well its about time this : this black man get his punish ment we the mob should have ran into that imputent courtroom slap chris darden for standing next to a white women an then riddle some bullets center stage in the middle of big black monkey oj we are are still alive just like our good buddy dective furman
will get you this time oj we will get you NOW IF THIS FEELS GOOD TO THE READER then you are racist PERIOD you need to with draw from jury duty dont lie in wait to revenge your cause
can an all white jury deliver justice well thats according to what the definition of justice is to you and I as individuals
well now thanks too the media the world saw and now can see the trials for themselves this helps out defendants with ridicously racist biased casees brought against them by bigotted district attornies who hide there white robes in there attics chew on that a little bit oj being steup here in vegas is not anything new this type of crap just brings out the hate in us all

Bud from Dago   September 30th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

OJ didn't know??? Is the discussion in his room with McClinton about Mac's CCW suddenly "non sequitor?" Standing shoulder to shoulder with the gunman and didn't see a gun extended?

OJ has a knack of "selective memory," doesn't he? The whole idea that he formulated and moved on was a crock from the beginning. He wasn't "set up!" Or, if he was, it was because he was too involved in setting up the others.

I'm hoping Conservative Nevada won't suffer from the "star glaze" of Liberal California this time. Remember, you don't have to hold the gun to be convicted of the commission of a crime WITH a weapon. If you and a friend commit a crime and friend kills someone, you'll ge charged with murder, also.

Po' OJ won't work this time, hopefully.

linda shaffer   September 30th, 2008 11:02 pm ET

granted most of the witnesses have earlier legal problems but that is the sort of people oj hangs out with. and the 911 call definitely mentions a gun. is this different than other felonies where all involved are equally responsible regardless of who had the gun?

it is about time oj is held accountable for his actions.

daryl   October 1st, 2008 12:26 am ET

Jamie...it seems like you blackies sure stick together. If there are CO conspirators in this case, there has to be a main figure to lead them. HMMMMMM wonder who that could be?? OJ is GUILTY, and I hope he spends the rest of his miserable life behind bars. Give all of this stuff to the Goldmans, they deserve it !

Michael   October 1st, 2008 1:15 am ET

Two men waving guns in a cramped hotel room, and you expect us to believe OJ somehow didn't see them or know about them? Oh, and when OJ said "bring some heat", he was undoubtedly worried about getting cold out there in the desert, right?

Since you obviously want OJ acquitted so badly, you'd better pray this jury is just as dumb as the one in LA.

dave   October 1st, 2008 1:32 am ET

I GUESS O.J. WAS THERE TO GET THAT STUFF SO LATER THAT DAY HE COULD HAND IT OVER TO THE GOLDMANS TO TAKE CARE OF SOME OF HIS TAB. WHAT A NICE GUY. LOL

Don   October 1st, 2008 3:22 am ET

Jami, you only hear what you want to. Last week you stated that you were an impartial journalist. You are neither.

Sylvia   October 1st, 2008 4:02 am ET

I cannot believe like a lot of other people the things that OJ had gotten by with over the years but whether we like it or not he is not guilty until proven otherwise in a court of law

Cindy   October 1st, 2008 8:37 am ET

First off I must say that I have never been an O.J. fan, before as a football player or after the terrible tragedy. I believe that in this case the state has not proven him guilty. I believe that they did go to retrieve O.J.'s belongings (.now with the civil matter with the Goldman's that's another story, I am not up to date with that) I do not believe that O.J. knew they were going to draw out a gun. I think a couple of these men helped him because they were his friends the others to record and make themselves some money, now since they're caught they are just trying to save their own skins...(which maybe is only natural) the stories do not match up, with the pointing or not pointing of the gun... and that idiot (can't remember his name right now) that pulled out our Holy Bible what a joke....I hope the jurors did see that...because that in itself should show them how credible he is.....
Cindy

Dee   October 1st, 2008 9:25 am ET

Jami, what's the deal? Do you have OJ envy? Your usual, go-get-em style has been lost on this THUG!

You have, time-after-time now, in your Last Word, left us to believe that you think NO CHARGES should have been filed. Even though the lesser players have gotten deals, that's the way it goes. He planned it. TOO BAD! Nicole or not, this was a robbery. He did it the WRONG WAY, and he is the MAIN CONSPIRITOR!!!!!

I don't care about the NOT GUILTY verdict, I believe that he WAS guilty of killing Nicole and Ron, BUT I also believe that jury came to the correct verdict given what they had put before them. Mark Firman, YUK!

This is a DIFFERENT case, and the prosecutors have filed the CORRECT CHARGES... I hope they CONVICT him this time.

Kelli Brown   October 1st, 2008 9:34 am ET

Since everyone is talking about the concealed weapons permit-Why don't they just check for O.J.'s fingerprints ??

Jim   October 1st, 2008 9:53 am ET

Jami, has always had the hots for O.J. she knows he's guilty but always says there's no proof,,,Any 10 year old watching the trial knows the evidence is that he ordered the guns and called the shots...

william j   October 1st, 2008 10:09 am ET

what should be noted is that Michael Maclinton who testified against O.J, and who is the admitted gun man should not be trusted by this jury! First of all he is far too connected, and well versed for your average welder, he has several aliases, and a pistol permit, I will venture to add that he was more versed and professional on the stand than even the detectives. He in my opinion, is a government snitch!! Or was in some kind of witness protection program, all of which is being kept under wraps by this judge and prosecution! He probably has more arrest against him than all the witnesses in this case, after the verdict, i'm sure all this will be brought out.

william j   October 1st, 2008 10:16 am ET

p.s Michael mc. looks more like a pimp than Walter Alexander, could it be birds of a feather flock together?

Rain   October 1st, 2008 10:36 am ET

Actually, as I understand it, the items were not originally stolen. They were in a storage facility for which the bills were not paid. The owners of the facility sold the contents of the facility for non-payment of bills, the items were auctioned, and then resold to the dealers. If true, then OJ had no right to the items, and it was, in fact, a robbery.

Ginnie   October 1st, 2008 11:14 am ET

I want to see OJ on the stand for the set reason he would loose his temper on the stand.

dm   October 1st, 2008 11:23 am ET

They all knew that OJ isn't the smartest tool in the shed and would act in tough guy way. Riccio and Beasley set him up together. That's why they act like they hate each other. Oldest trick in the book. "Money" the route of all evil!

Kathie, Ontario. Canada   October 1st, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Rain: The things that were in the storage facility were the family
pictures only.. Not any of the plaques or footballs.
Fromong is no innocent.. He said on the stand he is partners
with Mike Gilbert.. He says on the tape in the room that he knows
the stuff is stolen and that Mike took it.
Just becaue he has no record doesn't mean he is a solid citizen,
it only means he hasn't gotten caught yet.
He wanted to make money from the minute they left the room.
He didn't call the police he called the media to sell his story .
Mark my words he will file a civil suit and sit on the stand clutching his chest during his testimony .

A. Basile   October 1st, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Jami Floyd said during her "Last word " at the end of her segment: McClinton admitted on cross that Simpson never said the word "gun". I heard McClinton say on the stand that Simpson said " did you bring the "heat". Just what do you think he meant? When its said in such a way you have to be in another world not to understand what he meant. In MOB terms "gun" means "heat". Just what does Ms. Floyd understand of the use of the word "heat"?

jocelyne brutus   October 1st, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Don't you realize that since this morning Scotto is all drug up his eyes are closing while the lawyers are questioning him on the stand ,i don 't know how come no one had made made notice of it , and i think the Jury will as well. and he is willing to lie for O J. i think O J is guilty because no matter if he said that there was'nt no gun . he would be the only blind what a coincident , so he is guilty and he is always innocent. not in my eyes.

Erma   October 1st, 2008 2:56 pm ET

I THINK OJ SHOULD WALK, IF ALL THE OTHER LIARS IN THE CASE GETS A PLEA, WHY CAN'T OJ? THE JUDGE IN THE CASE WAS CERTAINLY PRO PROSECUTION, SHE MUST HAVE BEEN FROM THE GREAT STATE OF NAVADA, THEY WANTED TO SHOW CALIFORNIA THEY COULD GET OJ EVEN IF THEY HAD TO BE UNFAIR.

Donna M   October 1st, 2008 3:10 pm ET

Misery loves company.. and that is OJ. and his company/

Justme   October 1st, 2008 3:12 pm ET

Let's wait for the closing arguments. It'll summarize the whole "armed robbery" timeline for us. Just can't wait. Shady characters though!

Donna M   October 1st, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Can't the Goldmans claim that OJ stole his property??? After all it was awarded to them in the first place.

Keith   October 1st, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Look! Even if the items were stolen it's still robery. It is armed robery because you have at least 2 people saying there were guns in the room. How is it that everyone saw the gun but OJ? Also. It seems that the tape Riccio made with OJ stating "there were no guns" was contrived and preplanned. Riccio should be tried for lieing on the wittness stand. The prosecuter admonished him for doing so. ONE BLACK MAN TO ANOTHER, PACK YOUR BAGS OJ, YOU'RE GOING TO JAIL WHERE YOU BELONG!

Jeff   October 1st, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Bud from Dago said............"OJ has a knack of “selective memory,” doesn’t he?"

Yes he does. After he claimed he cut his hand at his Rockingham estate on the same day as his wife's murder, he wasn't sure how that happened either.

Simpson's defense rests without calling him to the stand. If I was accused of something I claimed I didn't do, I'd fight to take the stand and tell my story to the jury.

Wayne Newton   October 1st, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Simpson will (I Pray) get whats coming to him. That should be 50 years in a dentist chair. I feel sorry for this country that there are even a small percentage of people still likeing him.

Audrey   October 1st, 2008 10:11 pm ET

Plain and simple. Anything taken by force, guns or no guns is "ROBBERY". They left the room with the merchandise. They are all on tape carrying it out. Guns were seen by all regardless of whether they intended to show them or use them. Sticking your finger out from inside your coat or even pretending to have a gun is considered "armed robbery” If OJ called the police at any time, he would not be taken seriously anyway. He should have called hotel security and have them call the police. But, OJ is residing in a dream world. It's the only peaceful world he knows. OJ will pull off anything now to remain in the limelight.

Pamela Perovich   October 2nd, 2008 11:26 am ET

I think OJ Simpson will be found not guilty!! The case is very weak.
The prosicution made a deal with the devil;s

A. Basile   October 2nd, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Scotto, the last witness for the defence obviously lied to save his best friend OJ. Anyone believing what he testified to, I got a bridge to nowhere to sell you.

Liz   October 2nd, 2008 6:36 pm ET

OJ is a thug, just like his buddies, He thinks he above the law because he is OJ, I think he will be convicted because he is guilty

Yolonda   October 2nd, 2008 8:30 pm ET

I just want to comment on the Goldman's. The Goldman's need to let go of this we are going to get O.J. I understand they think he killed Ron, but all this back and forth trying to get O.J. and his possessions is not going to bring Ron back. And is not giving them closure to the event, it is causing them to hold on to bitterness, anger and hate to the point where they can not move forward with their lives. All of O.J's money and property is not going to bring Ron back. The Brown's have lost a daughter and sister as well but they have moved on with their lives. I suggest the Goldman's take a lesson from them and let it go and move on.

Thomas   October 3rd, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Jami Floyd said that O.J. may be tried again if there is a "hung jury."

Doesn't the Seventh Amendment to the US. Constitution guarantee that "no fact tried by a jury in any court of the United States shall be otherwise re-examined,"

It is what it is.

And it is too bad that imprisoned Congressman James Traficant was forced to defend himself against the all powerful US. Department of Justice, rather than have someone like Yale Galanter to do his bidding.

As Ms. Floyd says, "Most defendants[without the deep pockets of the celebrities ] never have a chance."

Lyn   October 3rd, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Guns were there-too many are in agreement about this to be made up! OJ was there. Guilty!

Alberta , Charlotte NC   October 4th, 2008 11:09 pm ET

Jamie…OJ Simpson is defiantly guilty but not of robbery and kidnapping…this was a total set-up. Not by that cast of charters that the DA paraded in front of the jury for three weeks. If one was to do a forensic probe to seek the root cause of the “Set-up”, I’m sure that the major players are far smarted and a lot more savvy than those clowns and buffoons that testified for the prosecution. White America has waited thirteen years to get OJ…for them it’s about principle. How dare a Black Man in America receive a fair trial. I’m not talking about OJ’s guilt or incense, rather that the system worked…i.e. Reasonable Doubt and if there is reasonable doubt you must acquit the defendant plain and simple.

OJ is guilty of believing his own press releases and that “White America “ many of which he has viewed as trusted and loyal friends for years...will embrace him as an equal…Not!!!! Americans of Color regardless of their “Hue” will never be totally accepted and embraced by White America as equal…plain and simply. It’s not about OJ knowing his place, but rather him understanding “The game of life and how to play it in America for People of Color”. Granted he appears to be self absorbed, narcissistic and out of touch with reality, nevertheless, he deserves to play on a leveled playing field.

Karma has everyone's address...there are no exceptions.

“I don’t get; that he doesn’t get it”…Enough said!

Sridhar Seshadri   October 5th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

It's called Karma.There's Good karma and Bad Karma.I knew since
October 03,1995 that OJ Can't get away and that he has to answer one day for the murders committed and it took 13 years for him to pay
it back.It is a lesson to all.You can't get away by doing wrong and one has topay with interest.

He could have reduced his Bad karma by involving in spiritual practices and divine matters by donating his wealth to so many charitable institutions and would have involved in all good spiritual deeds.Instead he was greedy and arrogant and wanted to challenge
every one to show his muscle power.

dave   October 6th, 2008 11:48 am ET

Although I tend to agree with Jamie's comments regarding the guns, what really stuck with me and probably the jury was the last close from the prosection.... He was pointing out how all of the characters in this mess are low lifes and have criminal pasts...simpson is one of them!
This is the life Simpson has chose. If he was innocent in this case, there would be another and another because he has chosen his path!

Larry NY   October 6th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Well there you go Jami. A black man has been fairly convicted of a crime. What is this country coming to! How could this happen? Tapes, eyewitnesses and good police work? No , it has to be the all white jury. Give me a freakin break. OJ is a criminal and he is getting what he deserves. Period!!

Mrs.Cobos   October 6th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Mr.simpson isnot the victim he is guilty!!!!

dan   October 6th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

what a legal system.it"s the next bailout plain

wayne   October 6th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

I think it is about time our court system woke up to some one that thinks he is above the law. Just watching him and his smurk look makes me ill. I think he should be in Prison for the rest of his life before some one else gets hurt (or killed).

Charlie from WY   October 6th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Jamie you are as transparent as Saran Wrap. His best friend said that the family of Orenthal was totally devastated. I would ask you how you think the families of Ron Goldman and Nicole Brown felt after the horrible verdict in 1995? Also you keep saying he was going to retrive his stuff. I think this so called stuff actually belongs to the Goldman family. I'll bet you don't have the guts to read or show this on air. Your bias is so obvious.

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