LAS VEGAS - A judge in Las Vegas has rejected O.J. Simpson's bid for a new trial in the robbery of two sports memorabilia collectors.
District Court Judge Jackie Glass said Friday the issues raised by lawyers for Simpson and co-defendant Clarence (C.J.) Stewart don't merit a second trial.
Glass acknowledged during a hearing that the ruling paves the way for Simpson and Stewart to appeal to the Nevada Supreme Court.
Both men were convicted Oct. 3 of 12 charges, including armed robbery and kidnapping, in a hotel room confrontation last year with two sports memorabilia dealers.
They are scheduled to be sentenced Dec. 5 and face up to life in state prison.
Stewart's lawyer, Brent Bryson, alleges misconduct by the jury foreman.
