Former O.J. Simpson co-defendant completes drug treatment, back on probation
By APWednesday, August 26, 2009
Former Simpson co-defendant completes drug program
LAS VEGAS — A former O.J. Simpson co-defendant says he’s completed the inpatient drug treatment a judge sent him to instead of prison for a probation violation.
Charles Cashmore said Wednesday he’s looking for work after a nearly six-month Salvation Army treatment program in Las Vegas. He’ll be on probation until December 2011.
The 42-year-old Cashmore had been arrested after testing positive for methamphetamine.
Cashmore took a plea deal and testified against the former football star at his trial last year.
Simpson was convicted of kidnapping and robbing two sports memorabilia dealers in September 2007 at a Las Vegas casino-hotel. He’s serving nine to 33 years in prison.
Convicted co-defendant Clarence “C.J.” Stewart is serving 7 1/2 to 27 years.
