O.J . Simpson had asked for a new trial , 5 years after his first , kidnapping conviction . He cited 22 specific grounds , chiefly saying that his lawyers failed to represent him well . The grand jury rules against him , refusing to ` ` the overwhelming weight of evidence '' One of Simpson 's current lawyers says ` ` we 're shocked and disappointed ''
O.J . Simpson had asked for a new trial , 5 years after his robbery , kidnapping conviction . He cited 22 specific grounds , chiefly saying that his lawyers failed to represent him well . The Nevada judge rules against him , pointing to `` the overwhelming amount of evidence '' One of Simpson 's current lawyers says `` we 're shocked and disappointed ''