OJ Simpson’s Estate Finally Gives In – Agrees To Make $58 Million Payout After Nearly 3 Decades
This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.
OJ Simpson’s estate has finally agreed to pay the family of Ron Goldman following a judgment from nearly three decades ago.
Simpson, who passed away from prostate cancer last year, was found liable for the deaths of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ron Goldman in 1997 despite being acquitted in criminal court. The families were awarded $33.5 million back then, yet hardly any of that money has been paid.
Police obtained recordings from Simpson’s bodyguard after his death, said to contain confessions, but they have not been released to the public.
The Goldman family made a claim of more than $117 million, which included the original $33 million plus interest accrued over the years.
OJ Simpson Executor Signs Off On Settlement, But Can It Even Be Paid?
According to TMZ, Malcolm LaVergne, the executor of Simpson’s estate, approved a settlement totaling close to $58 million.
LaVergne said after Simpson’s death last year that he did not want the Goldman family to get a single cent from whatever the former NFL running back and actor left behind.
Some of Simpson’s prison property, including adult material and condoms, was to be auctioned following his passing, as well as another private collection that included a personal note.
“It’s my hope that the Goldmans get zero, nothing. Them specifically. And I will do everything in my capacity as the executor or personal representative to try and ensure that they get nothing,” LaVergne said.
He reneged following steady backlash over the harsh comments and, per the aforementioned outlet, has approved the “amount of $57,997,858.12 (U.S.), plus judgment interest on the approved amount.”
He is also expected to ask the court to award the Goldmans administrative costs related to advice he got on managing the estate.
Despite the progress regarding their claims, the family isn’t expected to collect anytime soon.
Fred Goldman’s attorney, Michaelle Rafferty, said that LaVergne’s acceptance was “positive acknowledgement of the debt,” but it “does not constitute payment.”
There’s also the issue of whether the payout is even possible.
According to NBC News, OJ Simpson’s estate is valued between $500,000 and $1 million. The State of California is also claiming $635,945 in back taxes, but LaVergne tells TMZ that they will have to sue to receive the sum.
