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O.J. Simpson mistaken for 90 years old at parole hearing

By Gabe Henderson

LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 17: O.J. Simpson (C) and his defense attorneys Patricia Palm (L) and Ozzie Fumo (R) listen during an evidentiary hearing in Clark County District Court on May 17, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Simpson, who is currently serving a nine-to-33-year sentence in state prison as a result of his October 2008 conviction for armed robbery and kidnapping charges, is using a writ of habeas corpus to seek a new trial, claiming he had such bad representation that his conviction should be reversed. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 17: O.J. Simpson (C) and his defense attorneys Patricia Palm (L) and Ozzie Fumo (R) listen during an evidentiary hearing in Clark County District Court on May 17, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Simpson, who is currently serving a nine-to-33-year sentence in state prison as a result of his October 2008 conviction for armed robbery and kidnapping charges, is using a writ of habeas corpus to seek a new trial, claiming he had such bad representation that his conviction should be reversed. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /
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A parole board member mistakenly called O.J. Simpson 90 years old during hearing.

Laughter at O.J. Simpson’s parole hearing? Not exactly expected, but it happened. During his hearing, parole board member Connie Bisbee mistakenly called Simpson 90 years old. While it is no secret “The Juice” has certainly aged throughout his time at Lovelock Correctional Center, he’s not quite 90.

In fact, Simpson looks more fit than he did in a trial four years ago. Simpson, 70, has reportedly stepped up his physical fitness activity during his time at Lovelock. As such, the board member’s mistake provided some early comic  relief in a pivotal hearing.

Ultimately, the two sides just shared a laugh during a tense start.

Simpson is appearing in front of the Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners. He could be released as early as Oct. 1. The former NFL star has served the minimum nine years of his 33-year sentence. Simpson is also serving time for a 2008 armed robbery in Las Vegas.

If any of the four board members deny parole for Simpson, two of the other individuals on the panel will be forced to weigh in. Unfortunately for Simpson, one seat of the seven-member panel is vacant. As a result, if the panel were to split in a 3-3 vote, Simpson would have to wait until January 2018 to plea his case again.

If Simpson’s parole is ultimately denied, he will have to wait anywhere from 1-3 years to testify once again. The hearing is gaining national attention due to the public’s fascination with Simpson following his 1994 trial and ultimate acquittal in 1995 for the murder of Nicole Simpson and Ron Goldman.

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Regardless of the outcome of the hearing, it is notable to hear laughter at the start of such a serious event. Especially between O.J. Simpson and the board of parole commissioners that control his fate.

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