The former football player’s attorney walked back comments he made about his plans to handle O.J. Simpson’s estate, following his death.
O.J. Simpson’s attorney, Malcolm LaVergne, made a regrettable statement when he suggested that Ron Goldman’s family wouldn’t receive any compensation from the estate of the former football star after his passing. Malcolm, who served as O.J.’s attorney from 2009 until his demise, retracted his remarks in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter on Monday, April 15.
After O.J.’s demise, Malcolm was identified as the executor of his estate, and he disclosed intentions to contest the payout of a $33.5 million civil lawsuit to the Goldman family in an interview published on Friday, April 12. “It’s my hope that the Goldmans get zero, nothing,” he conveyed to The Las Vegas Review Journal. “Them specifically. And I will do everything in my capacity as the executor or personal representative to try and ensure that they get nothing.”
In the latest interview, Malcolm acknowledged that Fred Goldman’s claim would likely be recognized. “I can tell you in advance, Fred Goldman’s claim will be accepted. And his claim will be handled in accordance with Nevada law,” he informed THR.
He continued, explaining the rationale behind his initial “harsh” statements. “Within an hour of learning about O.J.’s death, he started talking nonsense. My instinct as an advocate was, ‘Oh, you’re going to continue disparaging him even after he’s passed?’ So, fine, you know? You get nothing.’ Those were my remarks at the time. But I retracted them; they were quite harsh remarks. Now, I’m taking a different approach.”
O.J. passed away after battling cancer on April 10 at the age of 76. His family announced his passing in a statement. “On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace,” they stated.
Following his death, Fred Goldman responded by reflecting on how it served as a reminder of his son’s absence. “The only thing I have to say is it’s just another reminder of Ron being gone all these years. It’s not a great loss to the world. It’s another reminder of Ron’s absence,” he shared with NBC News.
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