In July 2017, O.J. Simpson was granted parole after serving 9 years in prison for his...

In July 2017, O.J. Simpson was granted parole after serving 9 years in prison for his role in an armed robbery. He could have served up to 33 years in prison in Nevada.

If you were on the parole board would you vote to grant O.J. parole? Explain.
What factors are most important to you when making this decision?
Florida no longer has parole for people convicted of crimes today. Do you think Florida should bring back parole? Explain.

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