O.J. Simpson's Parole Hearing Scheduled for July
Former football star Orenthal James "O.J." Simpson is set for a parole hearing in July, according to the Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC). While the exact date has not been determined, the hearing will occur sometime during the month.
Background on Simpson's Incarceration
Simpson has been serving a 33-year sentence since 2007 at the Lovelock Correctional Center in northeastern Nevada for kidnapping, robbery, and assault with a deadly weapon.
Notorious Past
In 1994, Simpson was acquitted of the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman. Both victims were found stabbed to death at Brown Simpson's home on June 13, 1994.
Parole Eligibility and Coverage
If granted parole, Simpson could be released on October 1. Media outlets News 4 and Fox 11 have announced they will provide full coverage of the parole hearing as it develops.
"Former football star Orenthal James 'O.J.' Simpson will have a parole hearing in July, according to the Nevada Department of Corrections."
"Simpson has been incarcerated at the Lovelock Correctional Center in northeastern Nevada since 2007."
This parole hearing marks a significant moment in the long, complex legal history of O.J. Simpson, whose past crimes and acquittals continue to draw public attention.