Nope I refuse to believe it however the FBI was made aware of OJ “Slasher” Simpson’s plans to retrieve his memorabilia some three weeks before the now infamous incident occurred. J. Edgar Hoover must be rolling over in his grave right now…while admiring the pretty burial dress that was chosen for him.

“Federal agents learned three weeks in advance that O.J. Simpson and a memorabilia dealer planned an operation to retrieve personal items Simpson said were stolen from him, according to FBI reports obtained Friday by The Associated Press.

Dealer Thomas Riccio told FBI agents Aug. 21 that Simpson wanted to televise the operation as he confronted a collector who was peddling thousands of pieces of Simpson’s memorabilia.

“The guy flat-out told me he had items stolen from O.J.’s house,” he said. “I have a legitimate business.”

Riccio told FBI agents Aug. 21 that Simpson wanted to videotape the confrontation. There was no mention in the report of plans to use guns.

Riccio was advised to contact a lawyer before taking any action and was told that alerting the FBI would not absolve him of any potential crime, FBI agent Linda Kline wrote of the meeting in Los Angeles.”

Why in the bloody hell would Simpson want to televise a crime? That’s the stupidest thing I have ever heard of….oh wait this is OJ we’re talking about…so yeah that makes sense now.

“Simpson, 60, and five other men were arrested after they allegedly stormed a Palace Station hotel room in Las Vegas guns drawn Sept. 13 to seize the items.

Las Vegas police said the FBI did not alert them before the confrontation. An FBI spokesman declined to comment on the interview.

Simpson is charged with several felonies including armed robbery and kidnapping. Three co-defendants have pleaded guilty to lesser charges in exchange for testimony against Simpson. A preliminary hearing is scheduled next week.”

If I was the FBI I doubt I would alert the Las Vegas PD either, because this story sounds to crazy to be true. Then again a simple phone call wouldn’t have hurt either. Maybe get agents Moulder & Scully on the case.

Seriously with sarcasm set aside I find it disturbing that FBI literally allowed a crime to take place without any intervention at all. It’s not like the FBI actually thinks OJ isn’t capable of killing anyone. Just what law enforcement needs at this moment another bumbling screw-up by the FBI.

So I profess on this day 11/03/07.

TtT