A&E Network Sets O.J. Simpson Special

By R. Thomas Umstead
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A&E Network will delve into O.J. Simpson’s Las Vegas conviction in a new documentary special premiering Sept. 21.

The special, O.J.: Guilty in Vegas, reveals new details about Simpson’s arrest in 2007 that led to his conviction for armed robbery, according to A&E. The special features previously unreleased tapes including interrogation audio from the case and voicemails from O.J. himself as well as never-before-seen files and exclusive interviews.

This past July Simpson was granted parole and is expected to be released from prison in October. 

O.J.: Guilty in Vegas is produced for A&E Network by Outpost Entertainment in association with Martin Literary Management. Executive producers for the special are  Jodi Flynn, David George, Simon Thomas, Brent Jacoby, Michael Maloy and Sharlene Martin.

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.