OJ Simpson denies 12 charges

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The 60-year-old former American football star was arraigned on Wednesday night, along with two other men, in a strange case that has ballooned to 12 charges and could send Simpson and the others to prison for life.

Simpson's notoriety, gained from past trials on charges of murder and road rage, looms in the background of the Las Vegas episode. His lawyer said jury selection would be an "onerous" task that would probably last longer than the trial itself.

"I am very concerned that we get 12 people on the jury that can listen to the evidence that occurs in the courtroom," attorney Yale Galanter said on the courthouse steps. "People are going to have opinions."

Simpson's co-defendants, Charles "Charlie" Ehrlich, 53, and Clarence "CJ" Stewart, 53, also entered not guilty pleas, and the judge set trial for all three men on April 7.

District Attorney David Roger listed 78 potential witnesses, including Ehrlich and Stewart, an odd choice since prosecutors may not compel defendants to testify.

Ehrlich's lawyer, John Moran Jr, said it would be impermissible for the prosecutor to call them "if this tortured process does proceed to trial."

Simpson appeared relaxed and cheerful before court convened, chatting with his lawyers and a few friends in the courtroom. He did not comment about the case and confined his remarks to small talk.

"Mr Simpson is glad that the arraignment is over with. He's glad that he doesn't have to come back to Vegas until April," Mr Galanter said.

While the lawyer said he would be pleased to have the case resolved without a trial, he said that seemed unlikely unless prosecutors dismissed all charges. A plea bargain, he suggested, was not on the table.