O.J. Simpson sentenced to 16 years in prison

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O.J. Simpson sentenced to 16 years in prison
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In Las Vegas, Judge Jackie Glass sends Simpson to prison for kidnapping and armed robbery. The former football star, who made a tearful plea for leniency, will be eligible for parole in nine years.

By Ashley Powers and Harriet Ryan

December 5 2008, 10:41 AM PST

Reporting from Los Angeles and Las Vegas — Despite a tearful plea for leniency from O.J. Simpson, a Las Vegas judge today sentenced him to 16 years in prison for the kidnapping and robbery of two sports memorabilia dealers.

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