O.J.
seems to be admitting that he took the property, but also seems to be denying he stole anything:
- The former football star said he went to the room to retrieve property he said was stolen from him but denied breaking in.
Simpson told The Associated Press auction house owner Tom Riccio called him several weeks ago to say some collectors "have a lot of your stuff and they don't want anyone to know they are selling it."
Simpson, who was in Las Vegas for a friend's wedding, said he arranged to meet Riccio at the hotel and conducted a "sting operation."
"Everybody knows this is stolen stuff," Simpson said. "Not only wasn't there a break-in, but Riccio came to the lobby and escorted us up to the room. In any event, it's stolen stuff that's mine. Nobody was roughed up."
Man, if there's an athlete you wouldn't want to steal memorabilia from, I would think it would be O.J. You could end up with your throat cut.
