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People Have A Lot Of Thoughts About O.J. Simpson Being Granted Parole

'The Juice' will be released from prison as early as October and Twitter is having a field day.
O.J. Simpson Granted Parole
Jason Bean
By Christina Coleman · Updated October 26, 2020
During a highly anticipated hearing, where former NFL player and actor O.J Simpson appeared to atone for a Las Vegas robbery in 2007, a board of four granted parole to the man who polarized America in one of the most infamous trials in history. Simpson, who has been imprisoned for nine years, could be released as early as Oct. 1. Because Simpson has no prior conviction history — he was acquitted in 1995 after being accused of murdering his wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman — and has stable release plans, the board brought down the decision, which prompted a “thank you, thank you” from the 70 year old. While his family and those who testified in his support appeared to be pleased with the decision, it was clear that Simpson’s impending release elicited some very strong feelings that are reminiscent of his acquittal in 1995 — while many viewed it as a win for Black America during some of the most unjust years in the ’90s, others believed a murderer had been set free. But in 1995, there was no Twitter. And today, we got to see those reactions in real time. Ranging from apathy to disgust and celebration, here’s a snapshot of how the world feels today in the wake of Simpson’s parole hearing.

OJ Simpson will be released on parole. the black community reacts: pic.twitter.com/zx5NmonHWb

— Ashley Simpo (@ashleysimpo) July 20, 2017

OJ Simpso needs to become a hermit. They're gonna be trying to charge him with something new everyday. pic.twitter.com/sOCDDobr5p

— Alvin aqua Blanco | Jabari Warrior (@Aqua174) July 20, 2017

OJ granted parole. It's the correct decision. Rule of law seems so novel in Trump/Sessions era #OJSimpsonParole

— Dave Zirin (@EdgeofSports) July 20, 2017

OJ bout to pull up on Hov, like... pic.twitter.com/Via7UCY5KH

— Skoob 🇵🇦🇯🇲 (@TheKidSkoob) July 20, 2017

Live shot of Kris Jenner finding out OJ got parole #OJSimpsonParole pic.twitter.com/PZNkHUBCLb

— Brennen® (@brennencharles) July 20, 2017

Bottom line: You can't serve time for a crime you were acquitted of.

That's why we have a justice system.#OJparole

— Derrick Levasseur (@DerrickL) July 20, 2017

If OJ gets out, I'm going to need @IyanlaVanzant to be standing by for a session with him. Get out and stay out! #OJParole

— Monica F. Cox (@monicafcox) July 20, 2017

#OJSimpson deserves to spend the rest of his life in prison. Thoughts are with the Goldman and Brown families today.

— Powerpack ✊Resist🌊🌊🌊 (@tpowers6pack) July 20, 2017

Conservative Twitter, a tale of two tweets.#OJSimpsonParole pic.twitter.com/G6gdGMl2fx

— Nick Jack Pappas (@Pappiness) July 20, 2017
What do you think about Simpson’s release?
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