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Simpson Seeks Bail on 10 Felony Counts

Former Football Star in Court Today for Arraignment, Bail Hearing in Robbery Caper

Rasmussen, the Las Vegas attorney, believes that Simpson's latest legal troubles could actually win him some sympathy, adding that for years Nevada law allowed the use of reasonable force to get one's property back.

"I think there will be a backlash against this and people will start supporting O.J.," he said.

Simpson was acquitted in 1995 of murdering his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and Ronald Goldman, after a long trial in California.

The 'Juice' Still Draws Supporters

As in that trial, Simpson seems to be drawing supporters to his side. At least one O.J. supporter was outside the courthouse Tuesday.

Self-proclaimed apostle Larry Noble Mays stood on the steps for most of the sunny day holding a sign that read, "Ask Jesus to Save You Now." Donning a baseball cap that read, "Man of Faith," Noble explained that he took a bus from Englewood, Calif., on Monday night because "wherever the Lord sends me, I go."

Noble, who played the same role at Simpson's two previous trials, said that he prays for him. "If he did it or he didn't, he still needs the Lord. After all, we are all sinners. And Jesus died for the sinners."

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