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.
Exactly 13 years after he was acquitted in the murder trial, a jury found Simpson guilty on 12 charges, including kidnapping and armed robbery. He is serving a 33-year sentence, and will be eligible for parole in 2017. 5 surprising facts about the O.J. chase.