OJ Convicted!

When OJ Simpson was acquitted of two murders in Brentwood, California, I was up in Oregon visiting my parents.  We were all appalled at the verdict, as was everyone we would talk to during the course of the day.
Now, at HotAir, I see word of the latest OJ verdict.

Nevada jury less impressed with washed-up celebrity

I lived in California during the first OJ Simpson criminal trial when he beat the rap for two brutal murders in Brentwood.  Thirteen years ago yesterday, I was as stunned as the rest of the state when a Los Angeles jury managed to ignore a "mountain of evidence" to acquit Simpson.  Thirteen years later, OJ discovered that Nevada juries are much less impressed with celebrity:

O.J. Simpson, who went from American sports idol to celebrity-in-exile after he was acquitted of murder in 1995, was found guilty Friday of robbing two sports-memorabilia dealers at gunpoint in a Las Vegas hotel room.

The 61-year-old former football star could spend the rest of his life in prison. Sentencing was set for Dec. 5.

A weary and somber Simpson released a heavy sigh as the charges were read by the clerk in Clark County District Court. He was immediately taken into custody.

This trial was also televised, but created much less of a media feeding frenzy than in 1995. The verdict came in late last night, and Fox televised it live (via Ms. Underestimated):

Some have speculated that maybe, deep down where he doesn't have to admit it even to himself, OJ believes he deserves to spend the rest of his life in prison.