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.
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.e expressed regret for his actions and said he has tried to be a model inmate while behind bars. Prison officials said he has had no disciplinary actions against him. The 66-year-old was handed down a harsh 33-year sentence for the charges stemming from the 2008 incident.