Guide Note
Memorabilia collector Bruce Fromong is among the victims of a casino robbery allegedly orchestrated by former football star O.J. Simpson.
Fast Facts
- Robbery occurred on September 13, 2007
- Robbery location: The Palace Station Casino in Las Vegas
- Simpson and Fromong knew each other and were on good terms prior to the robbery
- O.J. Simpson denies that his companions were armed
- Simpson could face life in prison if convicted of the charges
- Fromong suffered a major heart attack on September 18, 2007
Disputed Ownership
According to Simpson, he and his companions were trying to retrieve several items belonging to him that had been stolen and were in Fromong's possession. The items in question included autographed sports memorabilia, a videotape of Simpson's wedding and the suit he wore when he was acquitted in 1995 of the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. Fromang has not reported how the items came to be in his possession, but maintains that they belong to him and not Simpson.
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