NEW : Probation report recommends 18 years ; defense asks for six . ` There was overwhelming evidence at trial that Simpson 's intent was to recover property that was his and only his , '' the lawyer argued . O.J . is found not guilty of murder in the death of his wife Nicole Brown Simpson, but convicted on a lesser charge of armed robbery and sentenced to serve only 6 1/2 years. Judge to sentence Simpson on Friday in Las Vegas sports memorabilia case .
NEW : Probation report recommends 18 years ; defense asks for six . O.J . is found not guilty of murder in the death of his wife Nicole Brown Simpson, but convicted on a lesser charge of armed robbery and sentenced to serve only 6 1/2 years. Judge to sentence Simpson on Friday in Las Vegas sports memorabilia case .