Judge denies another trial for Simpson
Sentencing set for Dec. 5

By The Associated Press

Published: November 8, 2008

LAS VEGAS — O.J. Simpson was denied a new trial Friday by the Nevada judge who presided over his conviction in the gunpoint robbery of two sports memorabilia dealers in a Las Vegas hotel room.

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Clark County District Judge Jackie Glass said challenges raised by Simpson and co-defendant Clarence "C.J.” Stewart did not rise to the level of granting a new trial.

The two also were denied release on bail pending sentencing Dec. 5.

Simpson, 61, and Stewart, 54, were convicted of charges including kidnapping, armed robbery and assault with a deadly weapon in a Las Vegas hotel room confrontation Sept. 13, 2007. Simpson has argued he was trying to recover stolen mementos.