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OJ Simpson.
Imprisoned former football star O.J. Simpson has a parole hearing set for Thursday at 1 p.m. EST - and it has big implications.If it goes well, Simpson could be released as early as October 1 from the Nevada prison where he's served more than eight years for armed robbery and kidnapping.
Legal experts say Simpson, 70, has a good chance of receiving parole and walking away from the remainder of his nine to 33-year sentence.
Here's what you need to know about Simpson's imprisonment and potential parole, and how to watch the hearing (which will be televised):