Jackie Glass cause of death update: What happened to Swift Justice host as judge who sentenced OJ Simpson dies at 70

Jackie Glass, a well-known judge who presided over the OJ Simpson trial and hosted the television show Swift Justice, has passed away at the age of 70. Her daughter confirmed her death on Facebook, sharing a series of photos of the late judge. The cause of Glass's death has not been officially disclosed, with no mention of foul play in the media reports.

She had no known health issues prior to her passing. Glass was born in 1950 and graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in journalism. She began her broadcasting career in Las Vegas as a radio news reporter before transitioning to television. At the University of San Diego School of Law, she graduated in 1984. Glass spent 18 years as a litigator before serving as a Clark County District Court Judge for nearly nine years.

She became nationally recognized for presiding over the 2008 O.J. Simpson armed robbery trial. After retiring from the bench, Glass returned to broadcasting, hosting the nationally syndicated daytime television program Swift Justice. She later moved into private dispute resolution as a mediator and arbitrator. Her death has deeply saddened the Las Vegas community, with the Nevada Broadcasters Association & Foundation issuing a statement expressing their condolences to her family.