Stephen A. Smith, who wasn’t expected to appear, made news when he called into the show First Take and shared his thoughts on OJ Simpson following his death. OJ Simpson, a former NFL player and controversial figure, passed away at the age of 76 after battling cancer, as confirmed by his family on Twitter.
Simpson had a complicated legacy, showing great talent on the field but also being involved in questionable actions off the field. Smith expressed his belief that Simpson was responsible for the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman in 1994, even though he was acquitted by the jury. Smith based his opinion on the evidence presented during the widely televised trial.
Stephen A. Smith on O.J. Simpson: "Most people believe that he committed those murders. I know that if I was on the jury, he would have been under the damn jail. I know that much. I believed he was guilty." pic.twitter.com/gaJFk2JmET
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He also acknowledged that sympathy should go to Simpson’s innocent family members. Smith had previously stated that he believed Simpson would have been found guilty if he were the prosecutor in the case. These remarks align with his previous comments on Simpson, including when Simpson was granted parole for a 2007 armed robbery. As people reflect on Simpson’s passing, opinions vary among Americans.
