O.J. Simpson then and now

O.J. Simpson, 70, is set to walk out of a Nevada prison, having been granted parole on July 20, 2017. He could be released as early as Oct. 1, 2017.

This photo shows Simpson in February 1968, when he was a star running back for USC.

You might remember him best in a football uniform, a movie role, or maybe in a prison jumpsuit. See the many versions of O.J. through the years.

2017 parole hearing

Simpson attended his parole hearing via video conference from the prison in Lovelock, Nevada, on July 20, 2017.

Simpson was up for parole after serving nine years of a 33-year sentence for a 2007 armed robbery and kidnapping conviction.

"I've basically lived a conflict-free life"

Simpson was questioned by parole commissioners in Carson City, a two-hour drive from where he is incarcerated.

He said he believed prison courses have prepared him to re-enter the community. 

"I've basically lived a conflict-free life," Simpson added. 

Granted parole

All four commissioners agreed to grant parole. 

What's next?

Here, Simpson reacts after he was granted parole. The earliest he can be released from prison is Oct. 1, 2017. 

2013 hearing

Simpson talks to defense attorney Patricia Palm during a May 2013 hearing in Las Vegas.

He was seeking a new trial after being sentenced in 2008 to up to 33 years for robbery and kidnapping. His request was denied.

Evidentiary hearing

Simpson arrives for a hearing in May 2013 in Las Vegas.

Testifying

Simpson testifies during a hearing in Las Vegas in May 2013.

Court appearance

Attorney Yale Galanter talks to Simpson as they appear in a Las Vegas courtroom for a preliminary hearing on charges including burglary, robbery and assault, in November 2007.

2007 burglary hearing

Simpson arrives in a Las Vegas court in November 2007 for his preliminary hearing on charges including kidnapping, assault and burglary.

2008 trial

Simpson arrives with sister Carmelita Durio and daughter Arnelle for the closing arguments in his 2008 trial.

With lawyers

Simpson, flanked by attorneys Gabriel Grasso and Yale Galanter, appears in court on charges including kidnapping, assault and burglary in September 2007.

Fans

Simpson signs autographs as he leaves court in September 2008 in Las Vegas.

Guilty

O.J. Simpson is taken into custody after being found guilty during his 2008 trial.

Simpson and co-defendant Clarence "C.J." Stewart were found guilty on all charges, including felony kidnapping, armed robbery and conspiracy, stemming from a confrontation with sports memorabilia dealers.

The verdict came 13 years to the day after Simpson was acquitted of murdering ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.

Sentencing

O.J. Simpson prepares to leave the courtroom after being sentenced in December 2008 in Las Vegas.

Simpson was sentenced to 33 years in prison, with eligibility for parole in nine years, after being found guilty of felony kidnapping, armed robbery and conspiracy.

Media

Simpson speaks to media at the funeral of lawyer Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr., in April 2005 in Los Angeles.

Kentucky Derby Bash

Simpson arrives at the Jermaine Dupri & The Crown Royal's Kentucky Derby Bash in May 2005 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Movie premiere

Simpson poses on the red carpet before the premiere of "Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo" at the Palms Casino in Aug. 2005 in Las Vegas.

Autograph

Simpson signs an autograph for a U.S. soldier at the 133rd Kentucky Derby in May 2007.

Interview

Simpson answers questions from CNN correspondent Greta Van Susteren in July 2004 at his estate in Brentwood, Calif.

Concert

Simpson flashes a peace sign after MC-ing a rap concert in March 2002.

Hip-hop show

Simpson poses with fans during a visit to a Florida hip-hop concert, "The First Damn Birthday Jam," in Aug. 2001.

2001 trial

In Oct. 2001, Simpson arrives at a Miami court to face charges of auto burglary and battery, after a confrontation with another driver.

2001 trial

Simpson reads a book before jury selection in his 2001 road-rage trial.

Simpson was on trial for allegedly attacking a Miami motorist on Dec. 4, 2000.

Hugging a fan

Simpson hugs fan Lily Roberts on the third day of his road-rage trial in Oct. 2001 in Miami.

Testifying

Simpson testifies in a Miami court during the third day of his road-rage trial in Oct. 2001.

Home search

Simpson and an attorney arrives at Simpson's Florida home in Dec. 2001 after city and federal law enforcement searched there for more than six hours.

The search was part of an investigation into an ecstasy drug ring; the theft of equipment used to steal satellite television signals; and money laundering.

Families' lawsuit

Simpson arrives at a Santa Monica, California, courthouse in May 1997 after failing pay a $33.5 million civil judgment. The money was awarded in a case brought by the families of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.

Speech

Simpson hugs Muslim leader Hisham Kabbani in May 1996 before a speech about media bias and stereotyping of minorities.

Oxford Union

Simpson waves from Britain's Oxford Union before speaking at a dinner in May 1996.

Supporters

Simpson waves at supporters as he leaves a Santa Monica, California, courthouse in Sept. 1996 during the trial related to the wrongful death civil lawsuit against him.

The lawsuit was brought by the families of murder victims Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.

"Not guilty"

O.J. Simpson listens to the not guilty verdict with his attorneys F. Lee Bailey (L) and Johnnie Cochran Jr. on Oct. 3, 1995. Simpson was acquitted on charges of killing his ex-wife Nicole Brown-Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman.

Murder trial

Simpson holds his head during cross-examination of Dr. Robin Cotton about DNA testing and results during his murder trial in May 1995.

If it doesn't fit ...

Simpson tries to put on one of the bloody gloves found at the scene of the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman during his 1995 murder trial.

A friendly greeting

Simpson smiles and waves to housekeeper Rosa Lopez during his 1995 murder trial. Lopez worked next door to Simpson and claimed she saw Simpson's white Ford Bronco outside his home at approximately the same time the Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman were killed.

Jury selection

Simpson sits in a Los Angeles court in Dec. 1994 before the final selection of alternate jurors in the double murder case.

Questioned

Simpson and attorney Howard Weitzman are followed by media as they leave Los Angeles police headquarters in June 1994, after Simpson was questioned in connection with the murders of ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.

Bronco chase

Motorists wave as police cars pursue the white Ford Bronco driven by Al Cowlings, carrying fugitive murder suspect O.J. Simpson, on a 90-minute slow-speed car chase June 17, 1994 on the 405 freeway in Los Angeles.

Nicole Simpson's funeral

Simpson accompanies his children Sydney, 9, and Justin, 6, as they leave funeral services for ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson, who was killed on June 12, 1994.

Ball game

Simpson stands with Nicole Simpson on the sidelines of Texas Stadium during a 1993 Thanksgiving Day football game.

Harley

Simpson and actor Peter Fonda sit on a motorcycle at the opening of the Harley Davidson Cafe in New York in Oct. 1993.

Olympic torch

Simpson runs with the Olympic torch in Los Angeles on July 21, 1984, one week before the opening ceremonies of the XXIII Summer Olympic Games.

1984

Simpson clowns around with Los Angeles Rams running back Eric Dickerson in a San Francisco hotel in Dec. 1984.

Future wife

Simpson poses for photos with Nicole Brown at a Beverly Hills party in May 1980.

Retired

Simpson is escorted from the field after ending his NFL career on Dec. 16, 1979, at Atlanta Fulton County Stadium.

First fitting

Simpson puts on his 49ers uniform for the first time during practice at the San Jose University campus on July 23, 1978.

Awards

Simpson poses in New York with some of the winners of the Number One Awards for Outstanding Sports Performance in July 1978.

Press conference

Simpson laughs with Pete McCulley, head coach of the 49ers, during a press conference before Simpson's first workout with the 49ers in San Jose, Calif., in July 1978.

1978

Simpson is shown on the field in Aug. 1978.

In uniform

Simpson smiles on the football field in 1977.

Emmys

Simpson poses with Roone Arledge, executive producer for ABC Sports, at the Emmy Awards in Nov. 1976.

"SNL"

Simpson appears on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" with Gilda Radner and Jane Curtin on Feb. 24, 1978.

Rich Stadium

Simpson sits on the Buffalo Bills bench at Rich Stadium in Buffalo, New York, in Oct. 1975.

Athlete of the Year

Simpson receives the S. Rae Hickock Professional Athlete of the Year award at a ceremony in New York in Feb. 1974.

Family portrait

Simpson poses with his first wife, Marguerite, daughter Arnelle, and son Jason, in Buffalo, New York, in Oct. 1973.

First wife

O.J. Simpson poses with his first wife, Marguerite, in Buffalo, N.Y., in Oct. 1973.

New England Pro Football Awards

Football players Larry Brown and Carl Garrett sit with Simpson before a New England Pro Football Awards dinner in Boston in May 1973.

Friends

Simpson and fellow football player Al Cowlings sit together at the Desert Inn in Las Vegas in Jan. 1970.

Family photo

Simpson poses at his West Los Angeles mountaintop home with his wife, Marguerite, and children, Jason and Arnelle.

1969

Simpson poses for a photo in 1969.

The game

Simpson tries to break a tackle in Nov. 1968.

Heisman Trophy

Simpson poses with the Heisman Trophy at New York's Downtown Athletic Club on Dec. 5, 1968.

Nixon

Simpson presents then-president-elect Richard Nixon with an autographed football in his Pierre Hotel suite in New York City in Dec. 1968.

1968

Simpson poses for a photo as a college football player for USC in 1968.