DA asks Nevada Supreme Court to reject OJ co-defendant appeal; denies 'spillover prejudice'

Oct 16th, 2009 - ChicagoTribune

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LAS VEGAS (AP) - O.J. Simpson's convicted co-defendant got a fair trial and wasn't a victim of "spillover prejudice" as he alleges in his appeal, a prosecutor told the Nevada Supreme Court on Friday.

"A defendant 'is not entitled to a perfect trial, but only a fair trial,'" wrote Clark County District Attorney David Roger, citing state and federal case law supporting his position that Clarence "C.J." Stewart should remain in prison for his role in a September 2007 armed hotel room heist.

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