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.
While the state of Nevada originally sought a minimum of 18 years for Simpson's crimes, he was sentenced to a minimum of just nine years, giving him the first real eligibility for parole in October 2017. Assuming he makes parole at that time, Simpson will be 70 years old when he is released from prison. Norman Pardo, Simpson's business manager, told People Magazine that Simpson is not doing well in prison after serving eight years so far: He's a broken man.. Meet the all-star cast of The People v. O.J. Simpson.