Co-Defendants to Testify Against Simpson

By KEN RITTER

LAS VEGAS – A second co-defendant in the O.J. Simpson armed robbery case told a judge Monday that he will plead guilty to a reduced charge and testify against Simpson and four others in the alleged hotel room theft of sports collectibles from two memorabilia dealers.

Walter Alexander, 46, of Mesa, Ariz., told the judge he will plead guilty to conspiracy to commit robbery, a felony, in the alleged hotel room theft of sports collectibles from two memorabilia dealers.

Alexander could face between one and six years in prison.

Outside the courtroom, Alexander and his lawyers declined to say what testimony he will provide.

Earlier Monday, Charles Cashmore, 40, of Las Vegas, also told a judge he would plead guilty to a felony and testify for the prosecution.