A bulging disc or herniated disc (also known as a ruptured disc) is the result of pressure upon a intervertebral disc that results in a protrusion from the disc. A bulging or herniated disc can be the result of injury, wear and tear upon the spine from natural aging, or degenerative disc disease.
Simpson was sentenced to nine to 33 years in Nevada state prison but was granted parole on some convictions in July, meaning he must serve at least four more years locked up.
Why Is O.J. Simpson In Jail? His 2007 Arrest Brought A Long Sentence. In 1995, O.J. Simpson was found not guilty of the murders of ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, but that was not the end of the former football player's legal troubles. While FX's American Crime Story has renewed interest in the murder trial, Simpson has made headlines for other legal battles since then.