OJ Gets Squeezed

Fair or unfair, as I write this entry, OJ Simpson will have started serving his 9 t0 33 years in Nevada's prison system.

I sure that the appeals process has also already start on his behalf. Judge Glass, The Clark County District Attorney's office, and Las Vegas Metro Police Department will all be pick over about every move within this case.

I'm not really going to shed a tear for OJ, but in the pit of my stomach, I have to wonder was this really justice? Did the punishment really fit this crime that happen at Palace Station Casino?

This case is complicated because many people feel, myself include, that OJ Simpson was both guilty and framed by Los Angeles Police for the 1995 murders of his ex -wife Nicole Brown Simpson, and friend, Ron Goldman. During that case OJ had a legal dream team that found racist detective, Mark Fuhrman, and was able to create enough doubt in the mind of jurors to get an acquittal.

So it doesn't come as a surprise, that Mr Goldman and his daughter were at the sentencing hearing. Its amazing, although I'm not a math guy, but with only 15 seats open to the public in a lottery style, they were able to get two seats.

According to the AP Story by Ken Ritter,"Outside court, Fred Goldman, and sister, Kim, said they were delighted with the sentence."We are thrilled, and it's a bittersweet moment," Fred Goldman said. "It was satisfying seeing him in shackles like he belongs."

During the sentencing hearing, it seems that the 1995 case was not far from Judge Glass' mind, as the AP reported she said the following a few times, "I'm not here to try and cause any retribution or any payback for anything else."

CNN reported, "Denise Brown, the sister of Nicole Brown Simpson, issued a statement on the sentence saying, "It is very sad to think that an individual who had it all, an amazing career, beautiful wife and two precious children, has ended up like this.

'Allowing wealth, power and control to consume himself, he made a horrific choice on June 12, 1994, which has spiraled into where he is today.'

Brown said she was saddened that the couple's two children 'once again face the tragedy of yet another parent absent in their lives.' In the statement, she asks for prayers for the children, Sydney and Justin, and the Brown family."

Simpson's co-defendant Clarence "C.J." Stewart, is also facing at least 15 years in prison. Four others, who at one time were co-defendants but took plea deals and testified against Simpson and Stewart will be sentenced by Judge Glass on Tuesday.

Simpson and Steward were taken away to prison after Judge Glass refused them bail while they appeal. I feeling this was also done to keep everyone safe, and defuse any potential reaction to the sentencing.

No matter if you agree or disagree with the LA case in 1995, or the Nevada case, you just know we haven't heard the last word on this case.

That said, if this sentience holds up, I don't believe Simpson will ever again be a free man. I don't think he will ever be granted parole. I also believe he'll leave which ever prison he assigned to in a casket. Serving 9 to 33 years in prison for a man who is now 61 years old is the same as a life sentence.