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The Truth About OJ Simpson's Time in Prison
The question, “Did OJ Simpson kill Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman?” has been lingering for decades. The infamous 1994 murders of Simpson’s ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman, and the “trial of the century” marked a watershed moment in popular culture. Multiple documentaries, movies, and television shows have depicted the incident over the years, as people theorize about what happened that night in Brentwood.
Controversy surrounded OJ Simpson’s acquittal for the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. Despite the acquittal, which came amid racial tensions in the country, he was held responsible in a civil trial. However, he never served any prison time in connection with the murders, but was later convicted of theft. The former NFL star was convicted of stealing sports memorabilia from two men in a Las Vegas hotel room in 2007. The following year, he was sentenced to 33 years in prison with parole, and was released after serving a few years.
The OJ Simpson case, his trial, and his turbulent life have been the subject of several documentaries, films, and shows. Some of the works include OJ: Made in America, OJ & Nicole: An American Tragedy, and OJ Speaks: The Hidden Tapes. Most recently, a Lifetime docuseries, The Life & Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson, aired as a tribute by Brown Simpson's sisters.
