OJ Simpson was really famous. But he was also infamous. Most people know that, in 1995, the former Buffalo Bills star was accused of murdering his ex-wife Nicole Simpson and his friend Ron Goldman.
The case made national headlines, including a nationally televised low-speed chase with police that led to his arrest. The not guilty verdict was one of the most controversial decisions in American history.
OJ Simpson’s victim breaks silence after his death
But Simpson’s run-ins with authorities don’t end there. In 2007, Simpson confiscated expensive sports memorabilia at gunpoint. The former star running back was charged with criminal conspiracy, kidnapping, assault, robbery and use of a deadly weapon. He was convicted and sentenced to 33 years in prison, but was released on parole in 2017.
The man he robbed at gunpoint, Bruce Fromong, said after his death that Simpson “will be missed.”
“OJ Simpson went to prison for robbing a guy at gunpoint and after his death, the victim in that case says she’ll miss The Juice…yes, really,” TMZ wrote.
“Bruce Fromong, who OJ confronted in 2007 with a group of thugs in an attempt to recover sports memorabilia he believed had been stolen from him, tells TMZ… now is a sad time for OJ’s family and friends, and for those who really knew him.”
Fromong had a relationship with Simpson
But that’s not even the craziest part. Fromong not only forgave Simpson for the armed robbery. TMZ also reports that the two maintained a relationship after the verdict. The two would even play golf together after his release from prison in 2017.
“Fromong goes on to say that OJ had certainly made mistakes in his life… but he was no different than anyone else who had sinned, and notes that only God can judge him,” TMZ added.
“He goes on to tell us that the two stayed in touch over the years and also played golf together.”
Simpson was an NFL MVP and Heisman Award winner. During his NFL career, he played for the Buffalo Bills and the San Francisco 49ers. He also tried his hand at acting, as he had a role in several hit films, including Alex Haley. Estate.
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