A common example of an inorganic nitrate salt is potassium nitrate (saltpeter). A rich source of inorganic nitrate in the human body comes from diets rich in leafy green foods, such as spinach and arugula. It is now believed that dietary nitrate in the form of plant-based foods is converted in the body to nitrite.
Story highlights. 1  O.J. Simpson was sentenced to 33 years for his role in an incident at a Las Vegas. 2  A Nevada jury convicted him on 12 counts, including kidnapping and armed robbery. 3  He asks a parole board to cut his sentence, saying he'd only gone to get his property.
OJ Simpson's prison time cut after pleading with parole board that he was a 'model inmate' - but he will be behind bars for at least four more years. 1  Faces at least another four years in jail. 2  Sentences for kidnapping and armed robbery convictions were to run consecutively. 3  Pleaded with parole board last week to show leniency.