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O.J.Simpson booked in Las Vegas robbery

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O.J. Simpson's arrest may be the start of a new legal odyssey for the fallen American football star , one that could reopen the possibility of prison time more than a decade after his acquittal on murder charges. The police arrested Simpson on Sunday, saying he was part of an armed group that burst into a Las Vegas hotel room and snatched memorabilia that documented his storied career. Simpson said it was merely a confrontation with no guns. He said autographed sports collectibles, his Hall of Fame certificate, a photograph with former FBI director J. Edgar Hoover and video from his first wedding were all his, and that they were stolen from him and were about to be fenced by unethical collectors. the police said they were not sure who owned the memorabilia. But they say the manner in which the goods were taken was under investigation. "Whether or not the property belonged to Simpson or not is still in debate," Lt Clint Nichols said on Sunday. "Having said that,...