O.J. Due In Court

For Arraignment On 10 Felony Charges; Conviction Could Mean Life In Prison

(CBS/AP)  Some of the missing goods, including autographed footballs, were turned in Monday by Stewart, 53, of Las Vegas, before he was released on $78,000 bail.

Alexander, 46, of Mesa, Ariz., said Tuesday that Simpson may have been tricked because another memorabilia dealer who tipped him off also recorded everything on tape.

"It sounds like a setup to me," Alexander told ABC's "Good Morning America." He said Simpson had thought the memorabilia belonged to him after getting a call from the dealer, Tom Riccio.

Riccio, who reportedly sold the audio to the celebrity gossip Web site TMZ.com, said Tuesday that Simpson hatched the idea himself.

"O.J. came up with some way out ideas before I finally agreed to the last one, which didn't go the way he said it would go. I didn't do anything wrong was the bottom line," Riccio told Fox News Channel.

Simpson and the other three men are charged with two counts of first-degree kidnapping; two counts of robbery with use of a deadly weapon; burglary while in possession of a deadly weapon; two counts of assault with a deadly weapon; conspiracy to commit kidnapping; conspiracy to commit robbery; and a misdemeanor, conspiracy to commit a crime.

Simpson also faces one charge of coercion with use of a deadly weapon, a felony.

Asked whether the number of new charges seemed extreme, given the circumstances, a leading Las Vegas defense attorney said prosecutors often aim high.

"It's typical for them to allege as many crimes as they believe they can establish probable cause for, knowing that to some degree it may not completely pan out that way. It adds to the pressure on the defendant for the purpose of negotiation," said David Chesnoff, adding that the charges make it likely Simpson will be asked to post a "very high bail."

Simpson was acquitted more than a decade ago of the 1994 killings of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Goldman's son, Ron. He was later found liable in a wrongful-death trial.

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The civil jury returned a $33.5 million judgment against Simpson, but it remains largely unpaid. The Goldman family has waged a campaign to claim Simpson's assets since then.

Earlier Tuesday in California, a judge gave Goldman's father, Fred, a week to come up with a list of sports memorabilia that Simpson is accused of stealing from the Vegas hotel room, but he refused to order Simpson to hand over his earnings from everything from autograph signings to video games.

In court in Santa Monica, David Cook, an attorney for Fred Goldman, accused Simpson of "sitting on a treasure trove of sports memorabilia" while ignoring the multimillion-dollar judgment. But both Cook and Simpson lawyer Ronald Slates said they had no idea what the items were, and Slates argued it was unclear whether Simpson really owned any of them.

Cook also filed a new request to get Simpson's watch, which he described as a Rolex Submariner that he saw the former football star wearing in a photo featured on the celebrity Web site TMZ.com. Such watches sell for $5,000 or more, he said.

He also argued that Simpson was wealthy, citing a 2003 tax form indicating income of $400,000.

Slates noted Simpson has expenses for his three children. "He has a right, like everybody else, to be protected (under the law)," Slates said.

Slates also said Simpson has repeatedly offered to settle the judgment with the Goldman family.

"It is inconceivable that the father of a murder victim would sit and haggle," Cook said.

[previn2]

I HATE o.j. simpson.

[genesauto]

Since his non-conviction in 94, I''ve hated this man, but legally speaking, how can he be treated like this with no prior felony convictions? I''m actually starting to feel sorry for him considering what that Goldman phuque (f-word) has put him through. If my property had been stolen, even long ago, & I just now found its'' location....Hell yeah, I''d want it back! I guess it will all boil down to the facts in the case, though. The cops aren''t releasing much of the pertinent info just yet. I guess we should all wait to see what actually occurred before we voice our opinions. Either way, I think a "no bail" is a bit out of line.

[imarealtool]

I hope OJ is released on personal recognizance.

[loulinlee]

I think if OJ goes to the slammer for this it is a prison term long over due. I feel sorry for his children and how they must feel over his actions. It is pretty clear he does care much for them or he would not have murdered their mother.

[cfin5]

Even if I were innocent of committing a crime like this I sure would not have a big''ole GRIN on my face. Don''t see anything funny about it!

[mrrgnome]

Hey OJ

When they have karaoke night at the Nevada State prison, I have the perfect song for you to perform.

Oops! I did it again.

Just don''t wear anything from the Brittany Spears jelly belly collection, OK?

I also hear there''s a new book on the horizon.

"If I stole it" by OJ Simpson

[gheemaster38]

When OJ get off on a technicality.. He should follow Michael Jacksons'' lead- Leave the country and never be heard of again...

[kailumego1]

Well they got him now, he should have wised up by now, and realize you can''t get away with murdering "white folks", sooner or later the "grim-reaper" come a calling.

[mrrgnome]

here''s a math problem for everyone.

At 17 cents per hour to make license plates, how long will it take OJ to pay off the Goldmans?

[mrrgnome]

OJ - YOU DA MAN!!!
DUMMY!

And by the way, Brittany, Lindsey and Paris say thanks for getting them off the front page of every newspaper in America.

[heyitsme_76]

Send that bast*ard to Guantanamo..

[mrrgnome]

Ok, here''s the deal.

The reason that OJ was in this particular room was because he was given credible information that the killer of Nicole and Ron Goldman was in this room. The fact that there were lowlifes selling his allegdedly "stolen" memorabilia is secondary to the real reason.

I guess the Vegas motto is true; when it comes to OJ it''s true what they say that "what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas" In this case, for life.

[rjstolba]

Now, if we could just throw MURDER in their, things would be fair. It couldn''t happen to a nicer guy. String him up!!!!!

[Joe posey]

their is no prison that will hold oranthal james! he''s co(innocent)ugh!!

[walt1944-2009]

THE DEVIL MADE HIM DO IT TOO!!!!

[canyoutellme-2009]

so, if OJ is convicted and given full sentences for all charges, and he spends the next 210 years (30 years x 7 charges?) in jail... then how is goldman going to collect his 30+ million dollars? Interesting dilemma eh? I''d say that Goldman doesn''t want OJ in jail... he wants OJ OUT of jail able to make $$. Although, this book is selling like crazy for some sick reason. WHy would ANYONE buy it? Personally, i''m all for OJ being sucked dry of all $$ for the murders he so obviously committed, but this latest thing... holy moly, why was it tape recorded from start to finish? Seems fishy to me.

[bdrlnt4rl]

LAUGHING STOCK OF AMERICA!!!!!!!

[smilingez50]

THE FACE OF EVIL! Now O.J. where did your mamma go wrong.

[Joe posey]

ahhh! he has micheal jackson''s attorney.hmm stands to reason!

[cmp271]

I have never believed OJ was innocent of the two murders. This time I believe he really was set up. It is easy to see between the lines. If the memorobilia turns out to be Goldman''s doesn''t it seem likely he set him up, knowing he is hot headed and would want this stuff back? Why was there a recorder on to record conversation as if they or someone knew OJ was going to turn up? This whole thing smells to me, and it has the hallmarks of a conspiracy. OJ shouldn''t be prosecuted for this. This time, and I can''t believe I am saying this, he should go free.
I believe it was Goldman setting him up, and he is the one who should be on trial for this. Intentional entrapment. I hope OJ has a good lawyer for this. Shame on Vegas for falling for it.