From NY TIMES:O.J. Simpson Questioned in Break-InPolice investigators in Las Vegas questioned former football star O.J. Simpson early today in connection with a break-in of a casino hotel room, according to news services and local media reports.
He was not arrested, but is reportedly remaining in the city pending the outcome of the investigation.
The break-in was reported at the Palace Station casino late Thursday night, news services and local media outlets reported, citing Jose Montoya, a police spokesman. People staying in the room reported that Mr. Simpson and some companions took several items, described by as sports collectibles.
Mr. Simpson said the items belonged to him, police said.
Mr. Simpson lives near Miami and has been in and out of the news since he was found not guilty of killing his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman, in 1994. He was subsequently found liable for the killings in a civil wrongful death lawsuit.
Police were scheduled to turn over evidence in the case to local prosecutors, and said they would release more details at a new conference.
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He'll go to the ends of the earth to find the
real burglar.
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