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O.J. Simpson has been released from prison after serving nine years for armed robbery and other charges.

Simpson was released at 12:08 a.m. local time Sunday from the Lovelock Correctional Center in Nevada. 


The overnight release was "in an effort to ensure public safety and reduce the potential for incident," the Nevada Department of Corrections said on its 

A driver met Simpson as he left the prison, according to The Associated Press. But prison officials told the wire service they had no indication who it was who picked him up or where Simpson was headed.



A parole panel granted him parole by unanimous vote 

 Sunday, Oct. 1, is the first day Simpson was eligible for release.


 what happened when Simpson was convicted in 2008:


Simpson told the parole board he had been a model prisoner during his time there.


Now 70 years old, Simpson rose to prominence as a Heisman Trophy winner in college and later NFL player, making the Hall of Fame. He became an actor, known for his goofy character in the 

 movies, and appearances in commercials.


Simpson was acquitted of murdering his ex-wife and her friend in 1995 in one of the most high-profile criminal trials in history. 

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A parole panel granted him parole by unanimous vote in July. Sunday, Oct. 1, is the first day Simpson was eligible for release.

O.J. Simpson released from prison

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