OJ Simpson has been ordered to stand trial in the United States on robbery and kidnapping charges.
Mr Simpson, who was acquitted of murdering his ex-wife and her friend in 1994, could be jailed for life if convicted on the most serious charges relating to an alleged armed robbery in Las Vegas on 13 September.
The 60-year-old former American-football hero is accused of entering a casino hotel room with a group of armed men and seizing sports memorabilia from two dealers worth an estimated $100,000 (€147,000).
Two of Mr Simpson's accomplices, Charles Ehrlich and Clarence Stewart, were also ordered to stand trial on charges that include robbery, kidnapping, and assault with a deadly weapon.
Las Vegas Judge Joe Bonaventure made the ruling after a four-day preliminary hearing to determine if there was enough evidence to proceed to trial.
Judge Bonaventure's decision came despite savage attacks on the credibility of prosecution witnesses by defence lawyers.
Mr Simpson's lawyers were unfazed by the decision, saying it had been expected. The hearing had been useful for the opportunity to cross examine prosecution witnesses, attorney Yale Galanter said.
Mr Galanter said Mr Simpson's conduct had been 'completely, totally, 100% lawful'.
Prosecutors declined to comment following the hearing. The three suspects are scheduled to enter their pleas on 28 November with a trial likely in late 2008.
