O.J. Co-Defendant Agrees to Plea Deal

Another co-defendant in O.J. Simpson's robbery and kidnapping trial has entered a plea to a lesser charge and agreed to testify against Simpson. Charles Ehrlich pleaded guilty to accessory to attempted robbery and attempted burglary of two sports memorabilia dealers in a Las Vegas casino motel room.

Ehrlich is the fourth co-defendant in the case to enter a guilty plea to lesser charges.

O.J. Simpson and Clarence Stewart still face kidnapping and armed robbery charges in connection with the Sept. 13, 2007 incident. Their trial is scheduled to begin September 8.

Simpson told reporters after his arrest that he was trying to recover personal items stolen from him during the hotel room incident. He denied knowing that any members of his entourage were carrying guns.

Simpson's attorney, Yale Galanter said the plea deal "shows the prosecution is stretching to try to fill holes in an otherwise weak and crumbling case."

See Also:
OJ Simpson Co-Defendant Agrees Plea Deal: Official

Background:
The Legal Saga of O.J. Simpson

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