Quotes from O.J. Simpson's preliminary hearing

Some comments from O.J. Simpson's preliminary hearing Friday on the alleged armed robbery of two sports memorabilia dealers.

-"He came right out and said it was stolen from O.J.'s trophy room. Those were his exact words." - auctioneer Thomas Riccio describing how collectibles dealer Alfred Beardsley talked about memorabilia he wanted to sell.

"I had a key and I let them in. Nobody was busting the door down." - Riccio discounting earlier testimony by collectible dealer Bruce Fromong of a "military style invasion."

-"In hindsight I guess I should have corrected him. There was fear in me. I was in a situation that was very surreal to me so I didn't say anything." - Charles Cashmore when asked why he didn't tell Simpson guns were present.

- "If we were in Los Angeles you would be lying where you stand." - Cashmore describing what an agitated Michael McClinton told two collectible dealers.

-"You can have your cell phone back. I don't want anything that's not mine." - Cashmore quoting a conversation Simpson had after the hotel room confrontation.

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