OJ Simpson sentencing

[missypie]

Sure, some caller on the phone with a radio station said that. Not sure who he is though. Was a Nevada Lawyer?

Don't forget, OJ had a record. That also reflects on sentencing. (and that's not taking into account the murders)

It wasn't someone on a call in show - it was a legal expert interviewed on NPR, but I think they were related to OJ's defense.

 

[crz4mm2]

He's a sociopath. No guilt. Profile of a sociopath follows:
# Glibness and Superficial Charm

# Manipulative and Conning
They never recognize the rights of others and see their self-serving behaviors as permissible. They appear to be charming, yet are covertly hostile and domineering, seeing their victim as merely an instrument to be used. They may dominate and humiliate their victims.

# Grandiose Sense of Self
Feels entitled to certain things as "their right."

# Pathological Lying
Has no problem lying coolly and easily and it is almost impossible for them to be truthful on a consistent basis. Can create, and get caught up in, a complex belief about their own powers and abilities. Extremely convincing and even able to pass lie detector tests.

# Lack of Remorse, Shame or Guilt
A deep seated rage, which is split off and repressed, is at their core. Does not see others around them as people, but only as targets and opportunities. Instead of friends, they have victims and accomplices who end up as victims. The end always justifies the means and they let nothing stand in their way.

# Shallow Emotions
When they show what seems to be warmth, joy, love and compassion it is more feigned than experienced and serves an ulterior motive. Outraged by insignificant matters, yet remaining unmoved and cold by what would upset a normal person. Since they are not genuine, neither are their promises.

# Incapacity for Love

# Need for Stimulation
Living on the edge. Verbal outbursts and physical punishments are normal. Promiscuity and gambling are common.

# Callousness/Lack of Empathy
Unable to empathize with the pain of their victims, having only contempt for others' feelings of distress and readily taking advantage of them.

# Poor Behavioral Controls/Impulsive Nature
Rage and abuse, alternating with small expressions of love and approval produce an addictive cycle for abuser and abused, as well as creating hopelessness in the victim. Believe they are all-powerful, all-knowing, entitled to every wish, no sense of personal boundaries, no concern for their impact on others.

# Early Behavior Problems/Juvenile Delinquency
Usually has a history of behavioral and academic difficulties, yet "gets by" by conning others. Problems in making and keeping friends; aberrant behaviors such as cruelty to people or animals, stealing, etc.

# Irresponsibility/Unreliability
Not concerned about wrecking others' lives and dreams. Oblivious or indifferent to the devastation they cause. Does not accept blame themselves, but blames others, even for acts they obviously committed.

# Promiscuous Sexual Behavior/Infidelity
Promiscuity, child sexual abuse, rape and sexual acting out of all sorts.

# Lack of Realistic Life Plan/Parasitic Lifestyle
Tends to move around a lot or makes all encompassing promises for the future, poor work ethic but exploits others effectively.

# Criminal or Entrepreneurial Versatility
Changes their image as needed to avoid prosecution. Changes life story readily.

 

[cruellababy]

Why is everyone getting all riled up over this scumbag? Who cares-he finally got what he deserved and Nicole and Ron are smiling down from heaven. I am glad he finally got the payback he so richly deserved.

 

[segpm08060]

He's a sociopath. No guilt. Profile of a sociopath follows:
# Glibness and Superficial Charm

# Manipulative and Conning
They never recognize the rights of others and see their self-serving behaviors as permissible. They appear to be charming, yet are covertly hostile and domineering, seeing their victim as merely an instrument to be used. They may dominate and humiliate their victims.

# Grandiose Sense of Self
Feels entitled to certain things as "their right."

# Pathological Lying
Has no problem lying coolly and easily and it is almost impossible for them to be truthful on a consistent basis. Can create, and get caught up in, a complex belief about their own powers and abilities. Extremely convincing and even able to pass lie detector tests.

# Lack of Remorse, Shame or Guilt
A deep seated rage, which is split off and repressed, is at their core. Does not see others around them as people, but only as targets and opportunities. Instead of friends, they have victims and accomplices who end up as victims. The end always justifies the means and they let nothing stand in their way.

# Shallow Emotions
When they show what seems to be warmth, joy, love and compassion it is more feigned than experienced and serves an ulterior motive. Outraged by insignificant matters, yet remaining unmoved and cold by what would upset a normal person. Since they are not genuine, neither are their promises.

# Incapacity for Love

# Need for Stimulation
Living on the edge. Verbal outbursts and physical punishments are normal. Promiscuity and gambling are common.

# Callousness/Lack of Empathy
Unable to empathize with the pain of their victims, having only contempt for others' feelings of distress and readily taking advantage of them.

# Poor Behavioral Controls/Impulsive Nature
Rage and abuse, alternating with small expressions of love and approval produce an addictive cycle for abuser and abused, as well as creating hopelessness in the victim. Believe they are all-powerful, all-knowing, entitled to every wish, no sense of personal boundaries, no concern for their impact on others.

# Early Behavior Problems/Juvenile Delinquency
Usually has a history of behavioral and academic difficulties, yet "gets by" by conning others. Problems in making and keeping friends; aberrant behaviors such as cruelty to people or animals, stealing, etc.

# Irresponsibility/Unreliability
Not concerned about wrecking others' lives and dreams. Oblivious or indifferent to the devastation they cause. Does not accept blame themselves, but blames others, even for acts they obviously committed.

# Promiscuous Sexual Behavior/Infidelity
Promiscuity, child sexual abuse, rape and sexual acting out of all sorts.

# Lack of Realistic Life Plan/Parasitic Lifestyle
Tends to move around a lot or makes all encompassing promises for the future, poor work ethic but exploits others effectively.

# Criminal or Entrepreneurial Versatility
Changes their image as needed to avoid prosecution. Changes life story readily.

Sounds like my Son-in-law. It is my understanding that this is a common personality disorder.

 

[Nancy]

Naaaa...I disagree. He is not haunted. OJ does not have a CONSCIENCE. He is a pompus **** and feels that he is ABOVE THE LAW until TODAY!!! I would have loved to see the book thrown at him BUT as everyone has said today was not about Ron and Nicole. Just the same...I am so glad his behind will be behind BARS for the better part of 6 years. OH and I am so sure soon, very soon, we will hear there was a disturbance at the jail involving OJ!!!

Not haunted at all, he was at a Bills football game a few years ago and was having a good old time. I atually passed him on the stairway and he was just smiling away at me and my husband (like I was going to be impressed) and I turned my head and kept walking down the stairs. My husband was so impressed he didn't even notice him! After we got to our seats I said "so what did you think of OJ back on the stairs?' and he said 'that was OJ, I didn't even look at him to see who it was"

He was walking with the same arrogant strut he had when he was a star on the Bills team and everyone kept telling him how wonderful he was.

 

[christineann]

I watched the infamous Bronco pursuit 2 days after I left an abusive husband. He threatened to kill me and even left several threats on my answering machine, which were not permissible in court

I felt sick to my stomach when OJ was acquitted of the murders. It made me feel like my life wasn't worth a dime.

It took a few years, but a mediator took away the ex's visitation rights with our young children because there was sufficient evidence that the ex might harm them (or worse) to get even with me for leaving him.

Life is good now. It's been 8 years since we saw him, and I am no longer obsessive compulsive about checking the doors when I go to bed or leave the house (it was bad).

I know that the Goldmans and Browns will never be able to accept what happened to their loved ones, but at least he is off the streets. Domestic abusers are time bombs.

 

[GeorgeG]

I seem to remember kidnapping was once a capital offense. Anyhow, I'm so happy for him. Maybe he'll find true love in prison.

 

[Ohiodislover]

Here's an ABC story about his current girlfriend. Is it just me, or does she look alot like Nicole?

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=3628369&page=1


As for the sentence. I just wish they would put him in with the general population in prison. Let them have him.

 

[brockash]

A lot of people get all pissed at OJ for not being convicted at the first trial. I don't get that. The system worked as designed. He was found not guilty. If you want to be angry at someone, be angry at the prosecutors. They's the one who did a crummy job of things, assuming he was guilty.

The system didn't work in that case. The system is flawed. I firmly believe there should be some type of "cap" as to the amount of money allowed to be spent to level the playing field. The tax-payers sure as heck didn't pay a fraction of the price that OJ put up. The prosecution didn't have the luxury of having all the money in the world to make their case. For what they had to make their case (not speaking just $$) I think the prosecution did a pretty good job. Now some of the work of the officers/investigation and that Mark Furman (spelling?) guy- you can blame them and especially him all you want- that was a huge obstacle for them. Like I said, there needs to be a way to level the playing field, because OJ essentially bought his freedom literally.

 

[momrek06]

Here's an ABC story about his current girlfriend. Is it just me, or does she look alot like Nicole?

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=3628369&page=1


As for the sentence. I just wish they would put him in with the general population in prison. Let them have him.

Ohiodislover, I saw that LIVE (your article is over a year old). I remember saying to my DH how much she looked soooooooo much like Nicole. But I did not see her today at all in the Courtroom. Are they still together?

 

[brockash]

I watched the infamous Bronco pursuit 2 days after I left an abusive husband. He threatened to kill me and even left several threats on my answering machine, which were not permissible in court

I felt sick to my stomach when OJ was acquitted of the murders. It made me feel like my life wasn't worth a dime.

It took a few years, but a mediator took away the ex's visitation rights with our young children because there was sufficient evidence that the ex might harm them (or worse) to get even with me for leaving him.

Life is good now. It's been 8 years since we saw him, and I am no longer obsessive compulsive about checking the doors when I go to bed or leave the house (it was bad).

I know that the Goldmans and Browns will never be able to accept what happened to their loved ones, but at least he is off the streets. Domestic abusers are time bombs.

I'm so glad you and your children got out and are safe

 

[christineann]

Thanks - I hope my post didn't sound too dramatic; that was not my intention. It was a scary time.

 

[brockash]

Thanks - I hope my post didn't sound too dramatic; that was not my intention. It was a scary time.

No, I don't think it sounded dramatic, just honest. My sister has been/probably still is in a DV situation (no kids) and I just hope she can get as strong and lucky as you. I work at our local DA's office, and we just got a guilty verdict today on our pretty bad DV case. Your story and the victim in this case really make me inspired. I just know there are so many families thats are involved in domestic violence, and unfortunately most don't turn out as well as yours (not saying that your situation wasn't horrible and scary, I'm just glad things are better for you and your family now.)

 

[MaryAnnDVC]

Former gridiron great O.J. Simpson will serve at least nine years in prison for his role in an armed confrontation with sports memorabilia dealers in a Las Vegas hotel in 2007.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/12/05/oj.simpson.sentencing/index.html

 

[christineann]

Our story does have a happy ending, and I hope your sister's will, too. My kids and I had a lot of emotional support (without being intrusive) from my family, our clergy, and the teachers at their school. Very few people other than these knew our situation. It's difficult to understand why it takes so long to get up the courage and the resolve to leave if you haven't been in that situation. Those of you who work in the DA's office, law enforcement and as victim's advocates are the real heroes in my book.

Been there, done that, didn't get a T-shirt!

 

[momrek06]

http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/12/05/oj.simpson.sentencing/index.html

In reading the article....what is up with Simpson's Atty saying it was inappropriate for the Goldman's to be there.......WHATEVER!!!!

 

[brockash]

In reading the article....what is up with Simpson's Atty saying it was inappropriate for the Goldman's to be there.......WHATEVER!!!!

Totally Agree. Open court is open court. If his defense attorney wanted to try to keep ppl. from inside the court room...well I guess he should have filed that motion a long time ago. Please... give me a break -they're just trying to throw anything around to see what'll stick for the appeal.

 

[MaryAnnDVC]

Galanter said he thought the Goldmans' presence was "inappropriate."

"I don't think they should have been here," he said. "It reminded us all how the criminal justice system can run afoul, because the only thing Simpson should have been judged on is what happened here in Nevada."

Oh please. They had every right to be there, like any other ordinary citizen, or they wouldn't have been allowed there. And is that lawyer suggesting that THE JUDGE imposed sentencing based on past, unpunished crimes, or that she was influenced by the Goldman's presence? I don't think she'd take too kindly to that.

The only thing it reminded us of was that the criminal justice system can fail.

 

[Miz Diz]

Really?I suspect that that statement will only help the appeal.

One would hope that a judge would have more self control than to make such a statement.

Oh please! Judges make statements like that all the time.

An appeal may be possible, but not solely on the judge saying he is arrogant and stupid.