Fromong To Return To The Stand After Medical Scare

Witness In Simpson Case Becomes Ill


The robbery and kidnapping trial for O.J. Simpson was interrupted briefly yesterday after the first witness in the case got ill while on the stand. The trial was temporarily halted yesterday afternoon after the Bruce Fromong, a witness for the prosecution, complained of chest pains. After Fromong was treated for chest pains the trial restarted just before 5 p.m. Fromong did not require hospitalization and will likely return to the stand today. Fromong is said to of had four heart attacks since the alleged Simpson robbery at the Palace Station Hotel in September of 2007. It's not clear if Fromong's problem involved his heart, but after more than three hours into his testimony his attorney said he felt lightheaded and faint. Fromong is the memorabilia dealer who was in the room when he says Simpson came storming in. He is expected to take the stand again today.