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O.J. Simpson Dead at 76 After Battle With Cancer | THR News Video

O.J. Simpson has died. He was 76. The NFL player who became an actor was later known for being accused of killing his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson amid a high-profile televised car chase and trial in which he was ultimately acquitted of murder charges. The Simpson family shared the following statement on social media, "On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace."

OJ Simpson Dead at 76

OJ Simpson , Dead at 76. The football star and actor who was acquitted of murder charges in the '90s has died after battling prostate cancer, ESPN reports. . His family took to X on April 10 to share the news of his death. . On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer. , O.J. Simpson's family, via X. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. , O.J. Simpson's family, via X. During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace, O.J. Simpson's family, via X. Simpson played in the NFL for 11 seasons, nine of which were with the Buffalo Bills. But his football career was overshadowed by the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown, and her friend, Ronald Goldman, in 1994. But his football career was overshadowed by the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown, and her friend, Ronald Goldman, in 1994. Simpson, a murder suspect at the time, famously led L.A. police on a low-speed chase in a white Ford Bronco driven by Al Cowlings. About 95 million people tuned in to watch the televised chase. About 95 million people tuned in to watch the televised chase. In 1995, Simpson was found not guilty of murder, but in 1997, he was found liable for the two deaths and was ordered to pay the victims' family members $33.5 million. At the age of 61, Simpson was imprisoned for armed robbery and other felonies. . He served a nine-year sentence.

OJ Simpson dies at 76 after decades lived in the shadow of ex-wife's murder

After being acquitted in the criminal trial of the century, former football star was found liable for murder in a civil suit.

Nashville Rejects Sign for Morgan Wallen's New Bar Citing Past Behavior

Nashville Rejects Sign for, Morgan Wallen's New Bar , Citing Past Behavior. Associated Press reports that Nashville city council members have rejected plans for a sign at Morgan Wallen's new bar. . Associated Press reports that Nashville city council members have rejected plans for a sign at Morgan Wallen's new bar. . Council members cited controversy over Wallen's use of a racial slur in 2021 and recent criminal charges for throwing a chair off a roof near two law enforcement officers. . I don’t want to see a billboard up with the name of a person who is throwing chairs off of balconies and who is saying racial slurs, Delishia Porterfield, Nashville council member, via Associated Press. Morgan Wallen’s This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen is scheduled to open this weekend. Morgan Wallen’s This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen is scheduled to open this weekend. The fact that someone’s name is going up on a bar doesn’t mean that we condone all the behavior, but again I appreciate the efforts to make amends, the positive response, Jacob Kupin, Nashville council member, via Associated Press. The fact that someone’s name is going up on a bar doesn’t mean that we condone all the behavior, but again I appreciate the efforts to make amends, the positive response, Jacob Kupin, Nashville council member, via Associated Press. and again, the operator themselves I don’t think should be penalized for what happened, Jacob Kupin, Nashville council member, via Associated Press. AP reports that the initial hearing for Wallen's criminal case has been postponed until August 15. The charges against Wallen include three counts of felony reckless endangerment and one count of misdemeanor disorderly conduct. . In 2023, Wallen's album 'One Thing at a Time' was at the top of the Billboard 200 charts for 16 weeks. It was the most-consumed album in the U.S. for 2023, with Top 10 hits that included 'Last Night,' 'You Proof' and 'Thinkin’ Bout Me.'. In 2021, Wallen's label suspended him indefinitely after video came to light of him shouting a racial slur

Morgan Wallen Speaks Out About Recent Arrest

Morgan Wallen , Speaks Out About Recent Arrest. Wallen was arrested on April 7 "in downtown Nashville for reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct," according to attorney Worrick G. Robinson. The country star threw a chair off the roof of Chief's bar which landed near police officers below on the street. . Wallen took to X on April 19 to publicly address the incident, NBC News reports. . I didn’t feel right publicly checking in until I made amends with some folks. , Morgan Wallen, via X. I’ve touched base with Nashville law enforcement, my family, and the good people at Chief’s. I’m not proud of my behavior, and I accept responsibility, Morgan Wallen, via X. I have the utmost respect for the officers working every day to keep us all safe. Regarding my tour, there will be no change, Morgan Wallen, via X. The country star was also arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct in 2020, NBC News reports. At that time, he was ejected from Kid Rock's bar in Nashville. In 2021, Wallen faced public outcry and was suspended from his label for using a racial slur in a video that had surfaced. His album, 'One Thing at a Time,' was America's most-consumed album in 2023, NBC News reports. Hit songs from the record include "Last Night," "You Proof" and "Thinkin' Bout Me."

Morgan Wallen Arrested in Nashville on Felony Reckless Endangerment Charges | THR News Video

Morgan Wallen was arrested and jailed on Sunday night in Nashville. The country artist was arrested for reckless endangerment while out in downtown Nashville. The singer allegedly threw a chair from the 6th story roof of a bar owned by fellow country music star Eric Church while celebrating its opening weekend.

Morgan Wallen Arrested for Throwing Chair From Bar Rooftop

Morgan Wallen Arrested , for Throwing Chair From Bar Rooftop. The 30-year-old country star "was arrested on reckless endangerment charges" early on April 8, NBC News reports. According to an arrest affidavit, Wallen was seen "lunging and throwing an object over the roof" of Eric Church's new bar, Chief's. Witnesses "observed him pick up the chair and throw it over him, laughing afterward.". The chair landed near two police officers on the ground. Wallen's bond was $15,250. He was released from Davidson County Jail at 3:30 a.m. Wallen's lawyer, Worrick Robinson, said the musician is "cooperating fully with authorities.". The incident took place hours after the CMT Music Awards ended. The incident took place hours after the CMT Music Awards ended. This isn't the first time Wallen has been in the spotlight for his behavior. In 2020, amid the height of the pandemic, 'SNL' canned him as the show's musical performer for "partying without a mask and kissing women," NBC News reports. In 2021, he caught backlash for using a racial slur