Comments on: OJ Simpson Convicted Of Kidnapping and Robbery. Or Something. http://bocktherobber.com/2008/10/oj-simpson-convicted-of-kidnapping-and-robbery-or-something/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:35:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Nora http://bocktherobber.com/2008/10/oj-simpson-convicted-of-kidnapping-and-robbery-or-something/comment-page-1/#comment-55165 Nora Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:34:47 +0000 http://bocktherobber.com/2008/10/oj-simpson-convicted-of-kidnapping-and-robbery-or-something#comment-55165 I just found out two things I didn't know: that apparently one black juror made a clenched-fist sign in support of Simpson during the original murder trial. And 2) that this time he had an all-white jury. (Both bits from the net. I'm assuming for now that they're true.) Given that lawyers can challenge during jury selection I'm wondering how they got away with an all-white jury. I just found out two things I didn't know: that apparently one black juror made a clenched-fist sign in support of Simpson during the original murder trial. And 2) that this time he had an all-white jury. (Both bits from the net. I'm assuming for now that they're true.)

Given that lawyers can challenge during jury selection I'm wondering how they got away with an all-white jury.

]]> By: C'est La Craic http://bocktherobber.com/2008/10/oj-simpson-convicted-of-kidnapping-and-robbery-or-something/comment-page-1/#comment-55082 C'est La Craic Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:58:31 +0000 http://bocktherobber.com/2008/10/oj-simpson-convicted-of-kidnapping-and-robbery-or-something#comment-55082 How should the State protect itself from organised criminals ? I really don't know, but I'm pretty sure that that underwriting their debt didn't help. How should the State protect itself from organised criminals ? I really don't know, but I'm pretty sure that that underwriting their debt didn't help.

]]> By: Bock http://bocktherobber.com/2008/10/oj-simpson-convicted-of-kidnapping-and-robbery-or-something/comment-page-1/#comment-55063 Bock Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:40:17 +0000 http://bocktherobber.com/2008/10/oj-simpson-convicted-of-kidnapping-and-robbery-or-something#comment-55063 That's right. He did, and everyone was delighted, because they considered him to be the vilest of the vile. He got such a long sentence because everyone believed he was involved in the murder of veronica Guerin. It's the same thing. Now you raise an interesting question. What should the State do to protect itself against a subversive threat such as organised criminals present? That's right. He did, and everyone was delighted, because they considered him to be the vilest of the vile. He got such a long sentence because everyone believed he was involved in the murder of veronica Guerin. It's the same thing.

Now you raise an interesting question. What should the State do to protect itself against a subversive threat such as organised criminals present?

]]> By: decco http://bocktherobber.com/2008/10/oj-simpson-convicted-of-kidnapping-and-robbery-or-something/comment-page-1/#comment-55060 decco Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:36:32 +0000 http://bocktherobber.com/2008/10/oj-simpson-convicted-of-kidnapping-and-robbery-or-something#comment-55060 Regarding OJSimpson and the trumped up charges - didn't the same thing happen in Ireland? The bloke who didn't kill Veronica Guerin (Gilligan) got thirty years for cannabis. Regarding OJSimpson and the trumped up charges – didn't the same thing happen in Ireland? The bloke who didn't kill Veronica Guerin (Gilligan) got thirty years for cannabis.

]]> By: rockmother http://bocktherobber.com/2008/10/oj-simpson-convicted-of-kidnapping-and-robbery-or-something/comment-page-1/#comment-54998 rockmother Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:22:43 +0000 http://bocktherobber.com/2008/10/oj-simpson-convicted-of-kidnapping-and-robbery-or-something#comment-54998 Shannaboley - perhaps not so....Mr Juice went there supposedly 'unaware' that his other accomplices were armed (and dangerous). Sounds like a good fit up all round. Odd too that the accomplices all turned state witness against OJ as soon as they possibly could. I am not saying he did a bad thing and can't be blamed for it - though it appears that the legal waters run very muddy and deep here. If there was ever a more obvious case of trumped up charge this is it. Regardless of that fact that he may have been previously responsible and escaped guilty charge for the death of his ex-wife and her partner - that doesn't mean that this can be used as evidence for a different charge on a different day for an entirely different matter. Kidnapping is holding someone against their will/imprisoning - it appears neither happened - the salesman dealers who were being harrassed by OJ and his 'accomplices' were shook up by the their threatening behaviour but not held or 'imprisoned' for any major length of time in that hotel room. Once OJ and crew got what they wanted - the salesman were free to go and raise the alarm. I wouldn't be surprised if the main accomplice Riccio was in on the whole thing, knew the salesman and got OJ nailed for it. It's not rocket science - he agreed to a plea deal the moment he was arrested as well as profitting from substantial media payments for selling recordings of OJ's telephone conversations relating to the heist. The whole thing stinks. OJ's appealing on the race card. He may well get away with it a second time.... Shannaboley – perhaps not so….Mr Juice went there supposedly 'unaware' that his other accomplices were armed (and dangerous). Sounds like a good fit up all round. Odd too that the accomplices all turned state witness against OJ as soon as they possibly could. I am not saying he did a bad thing and can't be blamed for it – though it appears that the legal waters run very muddy and deep here. If there was ever a more obvious case of trumped up charge this is it. Regardless of that fact that he may have been previously responsible and escaped guilty charge for the death of his ex-wife and her partner – that doesn't mean that this can be used as evidence for a different charge on a different day for an entirely different matter. Kidnapping is holding someone against their will/imprisoning – it appears neither happened – the salesman dealers who were being harrassed by OJ and his 'accomplices' were shook up by the their threatening behaviour but not held or 'imprisoned' for any major length of time in that hotel room. Once OJ and crew got what they wanted – the salesman were free to go and raise the alarm. I wouldn't be surprised if the main accomplice Riccio was in on the whole thing, knew the salesman and got OJ nailed for it. It's not rocket science – he agreed to a plea deal the moment he was arrested as well as profitting from substantial media payments for selling recordings of OJ's telephone conversations relating to the heist. The whole thing stinks. OJ's appealing on the race card. He may well get away with it a second time….

]]> By: Bock http://bocktherobber.com/2008/10/oj-simpson-convicted-of-kidnapping-and-robbery-or-something/comment-page-1/#comment-54945 Bock Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:16:09 +0000 http://bocktherobber.com/2008/10/oj-simpson-convicted-of-kidnapping-and-robbery-or-something#comment-54945 My understanding is that kidnapping involves taking somebody away. Where a person is held against their will, my understanding is that the offence is false imprisonment. My understanding is that kidnapping involves taking somebody away. Where a person is held against their will, my understanding is that the offence is false imprisonment.

]]> By: Shannaboley http://bocktherobber.com/2008/10/oj-simpson-convicted-of-kidnapping-and-robbery-or-something/comment-page-1/#comment-54943 Shannaboley Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:51:22 +0000 http://bocktherobber.com/2008/10/oj-simpson-convicted-of-kidnapping-and-robbery-or-something#comment-54943 In the united states if you are armed and refuse to allow a person to pass without incident its kidnapping.To be held against your wish is kidnapping . You can bet they felt like it was kidnapping. I find it interesting that he did not choose to send one of his high paid legal team over to retriew his sports memorabila bad call on his part a bit impulsive really..This man knew what he was doing was stupid and bravado.Its clear it was a message 13 days 13 hours on the 13th anniversary. In the united states if you are armed and refuse to allow a person to pass without incident its kidnapping.To be held against your wish is kidnapping . You can bet they felt like it was kidnapping. I find it interesting that he did not choose to send one of his high paid legal team over to retriew his sports memorabila bad call on his part a bit impulsive really..This man knew what he was doing was stupid and bravado.Its clear it was a message 13 days 13 hours on the 13th anniversary.

]]> By: Bock http://bocktherobber.com/2008/10/oj-simpson-convicted-of-kidnapping-and-robbery-or-something/comment-page-1/#comment-54911 Bock Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:43:08 +0000 http://bocktherobber.com/2008/10/oj-simpson-convicted-of-kidnapping-and-robbery-or-something#comment-54911 "seeyaoj" -- Thanks. You've just proved my point. "seeyaoj" — Thanks. You've just proved my point.

]]> By: C'est la Craic http://bocktherobber.com/2008/10/oj-simpson-convicted-of-kidnapping-and-robbery-or-something/comment-page-1/#comment-54908 C'est la Craic Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:38:32 +0000 http://bocktherobber.com/2008/10/oj-simpson-convicted-of-kidnapping-and-robbery-or-something#comment-54908 -seeyaoj Would it be that incredible for a black juror to think that a black man, especially a famous one, might not recieve a fair trial in the US ? Plenty of white people get off because of racist white jurors ? What does it change ? Going with a bunch of armed friends to get back what you believe to have been stolen from you, still isn't kidnapping and robbery. Just as it may seem, two wrongs don't make a right -seeyaoj
Would it be that incredible for a black juror to think that a black man, especially a famous one, might not recieve a fair trial in the US ?
Plenty of white people get off because of racist white jurors ? What does it change ?
Going with a bunch of armed friends to get back what you believe to have been stolen from you, still isn't kidnapping and robbery. Just as it may seem, two wrongs don't make a right

]]> By: seeyaoj http://bocktherobber.com/2008/10/oj-simpson-convicted-of-kidnapping-and-robbery-or-something/comment-page-1/#comment-54905 seeyaoj Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:37:16 +0000 http://bocktherobber.com/2008/10/oj-simpson-convicted-of-kidnapping-and-robbery-or-something#comment-54905 He received an additional 13 years of freedom because of a racist jury. A black juror raises the "black fist" in support, far too obvious. Pay the Goldman's...nope, not yet. Laughed at every law abiding citizen...yep, without a doubt. If someone stole your property, do you go with a bunch of armed friends to get it back? Of course not, but the Juice did. Now and honest jury has found him guilty and an honest judge will hopefully put that violent animal in jail until he dies...hopefully many years from now. Oh well, no loss. See ya OJ. He received an additional 13 years of freedom because of a racist jury. A black juror raises the "black fist" in support, far too obvious. Pay the Goldman's…nope, not yet. Laughed at every law abiding citizen…yep, without a doubt. If someone stole your property, do you go with a bunch of armed friends to get it back? Of course not, but the Juice did. Now and honest jury has found him guilty and an honest judge will hopefully put that violent animal in jail until he dies…hopefully many years from now. Oh well, no loss. See ya OJ.

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