O.J. Simpson New Trial: Simpson Blames Lawyer For Conviction

Former NFL star Orenthal James Simpson has asked for a new trial after being convicted in 2008 of armed robbery and kidnapping stemming from an incident, which O.J. Simpson allegedly barged into a Nevada hotel room to reclaim valuables he said were his property.

Simpson, 65, has been in prison for over four years and now says his former lawyer, Yale Galanter, provided him with bad legal advice that led to his conviction. Simpson previously was acquitted in 1995 in the murder case involving his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.

O.J. Simpson said in a statement that he asked for Galanter's advice before he made the rounds in Las Vegas, Nev. to locate collectible items allegedly stolen from him. He planned to visit dealers and "confront" them, as CBS put it, in order to find out where the supposedly missing memorabilia was.

Galanter reportedly approved the search, saying that as long as he didn't get physical with the dealers or be considered a trespasser, that he would be legally indemnified. He also accused his lawyer of failing to notify him of a possible plea deal that may have shortened his time in prison if convicted. Simpson's current 9-33 year sentence means he will be eligible for parole after he turns 70.

Simpson said Galanter also botched an appeals proceeding before the Nevada State Supreme Court.

Simpson is going to court to plead his case for a retrial. He reportedly fired Galanter as his counsel after paying him $700,000 for his services in the unsuccessful defense of his alleged actions in Las Vegas. Galanter will also testify at the hearing Friday.