Jury Finds O.J. Simpson Guilty Of Robbery, Kidnapping

At 61 years old, O.J. Simpson -- convicted tonight of kidnapping, armed robbery and other charges -- may spend the rest of his life in prison.

Here's recent reporting from the L.A Times (emphasis ours):

Prosecutors and defense attorneys convened about 10 p.m. to await the verdict. It was to have been announced at 10 p.m. but the hour grew late as the courtroom awaited the arrival of Simpson and his codefendant.

The panel of nine women and three men -- none of them black -- deliberated more than 12 hours after listening to nearly three weeks of testimony. The jury's discussions began exactly 13 years after Simpson was acquitted in Los Angeles of murdering his ex-wife and her friend.

UPDATE: Simpson Guilty On All Charges In Robbery Trial

News & Notes will have more on this story on Monday's broadcast.

Geoffrey Bennett

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1:57 AM ET | 10- 4-2008 | permalink

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