O.J. Simpson joins Twitter with the message ‘Acquired just a little getting even to do’ – CNET

O.J. Simpson reacts after studying he was granted parole in 2017 after serving time for a 2007 armed theft and kidnapping conviction in Nevada.

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Simply while you thought Twitter could not get more strange, soccer icon, actor and former homicide suspect O.J. Simpson has joined Twitter. And he has an uneasy message for us.

“Hey Twitter world, that is yours actually. Coming quickly to Twitter, you may get to learn all my ideas and opinions on nearly all the things,” Simpson stated in a selfie video posted on Friday night time.

However the extra ominous second within the video was when Simpson added with a smile, “It must be a whole lot of enjoyable. I’ve obtained just a little getting even to do.”

Simpson did not elaborate was “getting even” truly meant, however those that find out about his infamous homicide case would possibly discover that remark a bit unsettling. 

Simpson joined Twitter simply two days after the 25th anniversary of the killings of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her buddy, Ron Goldman. The trial captured the eye of the world, particularly when the well-known NFL Corridor of Fame member was tried and acquitted by a jury in 1995.

Whereas Simpson’s Twitter account has but to be verified with a blue checkmark like different celebrities, his lawyer, Malcolm LaVergne, advised CNN that account does belong to Simpson.

“Mr. Simpson is probably the most optimistic particular person I’ve ever met,” LaVergne advised CNN on Saturday. “He is additionally very effectively knowledgeable on present occasions. He won’t be adverse. Nor will he touch upon the LA factor. It will likely be among the best accounts on Twitter to comply with.”

“The LA factor” that LaVergne is referring to is the June 12, 1994, murders of Nicole and Ron.

Whereas Simpson prevented jail time for the 1994 murders, he was later convicted in Las Vegas for a 2007 theft and kidnapping after he tried to steal a few of his sports activities memorabilia from a resort. Simpson was launched from jail in October 2017.

Time will inform what Simpson will reveal on his private Twitter account, however it ought to show to be fascinating to say the least. 

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