O.J. Simpson Guilty, Faces Life In Prison. - page 2

06-10-2008 08:49

But the trial's ending was not without drama - after the verdict was read out, Simpson's sister Carmelita Durio collapsed in the gallery and had to be treated by paramedics, while his daughter Arnelle sobbed as her father was led to the cells.

Simpson's lawyer Yale Galanter requested his client remained free on bail until sentencing later this year (08), but Clark County District Court Judge Jackie Glass rejected the motion.

Galanter claims Simpson plans to appeal against the conviction, which he admits "was not a shock" - blaming his 1995 acquittal for the murder charges for tarnishing the star's reputation.

He adds, "We knew it going in, there was a lot of baggage."

Simpson and Stewart are currently being held in a Las Vegas jail. They are due to be sentenced on 5 December (08).