Former NFL star O.J. Simpson was recently spotted in Las Vegas, sparking concerns about his health and well-being. The 76-year-old football legend was captured in photos obtained by The Post, where he appeared noticeably frail and was seen limping as he made his way through the streets of Sin City.
Dressed in a gray polo shirt paired with a matching tracksuit jacket and dark sweatpants, Simpson also sported a baseball cap and held an iPad under his arm during his outing. It was a far cry from his days as a powerhouse running back for the Buffalo Bills, a career that came to an end in 1979 due to a knee injury that ultimately led to his trade to the San Francisco 49ers.
Simpson’s life has been marked by several high-profile events, including his infamous 1994 trial for the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ron Goldman. During the trial, Simpson’s attorney, Johnnie Cochran, argued that his client couldn’t have committed the murders because of the injuries he sustained during his football career, including two surgeries on his left knee in the late 1970s. Ultimately, Simpson was acquitted of all charges in what was dubbed the Trial of the Century by the media.
However, Simpson’s legal troubles didn’t end there. In 2008, he was found guilty of robbing sports memorabilia in Las Vegas, a crime that led to his imprisonment at the Lovelock Correctional Center in Nevada. While serving his sentence, he was forced to use a cane to move around, according to reports from the Daily Mail. Simpson was granted parole and released in 2017.
Since his release, Simpson has made sporadic public appearances and has been active on social media. He recently weighed in on the trial of South Carolina socialite Alex Murdaugh, drawing parallels to his own legal ordeal. “I am not qualified to really say if the guy did it or you didn’t do it,” Simpson remarked in a video. “But from what I’ve seen, do I think it’s more likely that he did it? Yes. But more likely equals reasonable doubt.”
Simpson also offered his thoughts on Gwyneth Paltrow’s ski-collision lawsuit, emphasizing that accidents happen on the slopes. “Deer Valley is a classy place. I never went back, mainly because I thought [the runs] were real narrow, certainly far narrower than most of the places that I went skiing,” he commented. “But accidents happen skiing. I don’t know how you could try to sue anybody for crashes on a ski slope. You see it all the time.”
Despite the twists and turns in his life, O.J. Simpson remains a figure of fascination for many. His recent appearance in Las Vegas has reignited conversations about his health and the events that have defined his life. As the former football star continues to navigate the public eye, one thing remains certain: O.J. Simpson will always be a subject of intrigue and debate.
