Following the recent passing of O.J. Simpson, his longtime lawyer and the executor of his estate, Malcolm LaVergne, announced plans for Simpson’s cremation and addressed ongoing legal and financial issues with the Goldman family.
What We Know:
- O.J. Simpson, the former NFL star who died from cancer at age 76, will be cremated soon, and there are no plans to donate his brain for scientific research, despite interest from researchers studying chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
- Malcolm LaVergne, Simpson’s attorney and executor, confirmed that the entire body, including the brain, will be cremated.
- Simpson’s estate is organizing a private “celebration of life” gathering for close friends and family. Simpson had five children from two marriages.
- In 1995, Simpson was acquitted in the murders of his second wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman. However, he was later found liable in a civil case and ordered to pay $33.5 million, most of which remains unpaid.
- Fred Goldman, Ronald Goldman’s father, expressed indifference to Simpson’s death, underscoring the ongoing impact of the loss of his son.
- LaVergne has voiced a strong stance against the Goldman family collecting from Simpson’s estate, which faces claims from various creditors.
- The estate must prioritize creditor claims, with Fred Goldman’s claim positioned eighth in line.
- Simpson had substantial debts, including to the Internal Revenue Service, and had various assets seized previously to satisfy part of the judgment.
- David Cook, representing the Goldman family, noted the ongoing interest in pursuing Simpson’s financial assets for restitution.
- Simpson’s will outlines specific wishes for the handling of his estate, including the creation of a monument at his gravesite, and stipulates that disputes over the will should be avoided, with non-compliant heirs receiving only one dollar.
The executor’s announcements and the detailed arrangements reflect the complexities surrounding Simpson’s controversial legacy and the unresolved financial obligations of his estate.
