🏈OJ Simpson was a sports legend, winning the Heisman Trophy and setting records in the NFL.
💼He was also a successful pitchman and movie star, with numerous endorsement deals.
⚖️Simpson's life took a dark turn when he was accused of murdering his ex-wife and her friend.
🛠️After a highly publicized trial, Simpson was acquitted but later found liable in a wrongful death lawsuit.
🔒He served time in prison for armed robbery and kidnapping before being paroled in 2017.
What is OJ Simpson known for?
—OJ Simpson is known for his successful career as a football player in the NFL and as a pitchman and movie star.
Was OJ Simpson found guilty of the murders?
—No, OJ Simpson was acquitted of the murders of his ex-wife and her friend in a highly publicized trial.
Was OJ Simpson ever held responsible for the deaths?
—Although acquitted in criminal court, Simpson was found liable for the deaths in a wrongful death lawsuit and ordered to pay damages.
Did OJ Simpson serve time in prison?
—Yes, Simpson served time in prison for armed robbery and kidnapping before being paroled in 2017.
What is the legacy of OJ Simpson?
—The legacy of OJ Simpson is a controversial one, with opinions ranging from seeing him as a sports legend to a murderer.
00:08OJ Simpson, the former star running back, has died at the age of 76.
00:41Simpson grew up poor in San Francisco and became a sports legend, winning the Heisman Trophy and setting records in the NFL.
02:19However, his life took a dark turn when he was accused of murdering his ex-wife and her friend.
06:40After a highly publicized trial, Simpson was acquitted but later found liable in a wrongful death lawsuit.
10:40Simpson served time in prison for armed robbery and kidnapping before being paroled in 2017.
