News: Here Are the Requirements For O.J. Simpson To Be Released From Prison

O.J. Simpson could be released on parole this summer
O.J. Simpson has spent the past eight years in prison, but freedom could be on the horizon for the 69-year-old NFL legend.

O.J. Simpson could be provisionally released from prison soon.

Sports Illustrated reports that the legendary NFL running back who was infamously tried for the murder of his ex-wife in the early 1990s is up for parole "as early as this summer." Simpson was acquitted of that crime and is currently serving a sentence for an armed robbery of Las Vegas memorabilia collectors in 2007.

Simpson, now 69 years old, has spent the last eight years in prison.

The authors of the story, Michael McCann and Jon Wertheim, argue that Simpson will be released in 2017. Here is their explanation of hos the decision is made by the Nevada parole board:

The decision to grant parole is, by definition, discretionary. But it is a decision that Thomas Patton, a former chairman of the parole board in Nevada, stresses is conducted through a “very comprehensive review,” weighing 11 largely objective factors. Between -1 and +2 points are allocated for each criterion. Inmates exceeding five points are classified as a “medium” or “high” risk and are unlikely to be granted parole. Score fewer than five points, and odds swing the other way. In 2013, Simpson scored three points, falling into the “low risk” category. He seems likely to do well again in 2017.

Here are the 11 factors, per Sports Illustrated:

Age at the time of first arrest
Prior probation or parole revocation
Employment history immediately before arrest
Offense leading to current or prior convictions
History of drug or alcohol abuse
Gender
Current age
Active gang membership
Completed education, vocational or treatment program during prison term
Disciplinary write-ups
Custody level
The authors score Simpson between a 0 and a 2, making him a "low risk" inmate yet again. We'll find out whether that prediction is accurate and whether that score is strong enough to earn him his release when he next applies for parole.

Simpson, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, played 11 seasons with the Buffalo Bills (1969-1977) and San Francisco 49ers (1978-1979). He rushed for over 11,000 yards and 61 touchdowns during his illustrious NFL career, earning five consecutive first-team All-Pro bids from 1972-1976.

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Comment by El-Bull on February 23, 2017 at 9:26pm: NANCY GUZMAN yea, to white people and people like you who are upset he beat them at their own game...

Comment by NANCY GUZMAN on February 23, 2017 at 1:16am: He's still a scumbag

Comment by thomas barkley on February 22, 2017 at 6:54pm: Black man life means nothing in white America, and God help you if you hurt a white person. This is a great example.

Comment by Divine God on February 22, 2017 at 11:27am: I agree with everyone

Comment by ANTHONY SMALLS on February 21, 2017 at 8:50pm: Correct Gee,,,he did 8 YEARS,,for not hurting one person,,,finding the PERSON that actually STOLE HIS S***,,,and literally all he did was take back his items,,,he didnt even bother other items that were not his....America will get yo ass if they want you !!!!

Comment by Tessa on February 21, 2017 at 2:19pm: I agree with you Norman!

Comment by Enjay Jr. on February 21, 2017 at 8:40am: OJ was over prosecuted for the Nevada incident. Someone else would never have gotten jail time. He was paying for his arrogance after the Brown/Goldman murder that he was acquited for.