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A parole hearing tomorrow could help O.J. Simpson get out of prison in October - here's what you need to know

John LynchJul 20, 2017, 03:23 IST

Ethan Miller/AP

Imprisoned former football star O.J. Simpson has a parole hearing set for Thursday at 1 p.m. EST - and it has big implications.

If it goes well, Simpson could be released as early as October 1 from the Nevada prison where he's served more than eight years for armed robbery and kidnapping.

Legal experts say Simpson, 70, has a good chance of receiving parole and walking away from the remainder of his nine to 33-year sentence.

Here's what you need to know about Simpson's imprisonment and potential parole, and how to watch the hearing (which will be televised):