O.J. Simpson allegedly died millions of dollars in debt to Ron Goldman‘s family. An attorney for Goldman’s family spoke out following the 76-year-old’s death this week and claimed that Simpson’s debt accrued in interest over the past few decades.
“He died without penance,” Goldman’s father’s lawyer, David Cook, told PEOPLE. “He did not want to give a dime, a nickel to Fred, never, anything, never.”
The outlet reported that Simpson was ordered to pay Goldman and ex-wife Nicole Brown‘s families $33.5 million after being found liable in a wrongful death lawsuit in 1997. Cook alleged that the debt now racks up to $114 million after growing in interest. He also noted that the court judgment had been renewed in 2022.
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.
-The Simpson Family
— O.J. Simpson (@TheRealOJ32) April 11, 2024
PEOPLE reported that legal documents from the year of 2022 revealed that Simpson had only paid the Goldman family $133,000 since 1997. Cook added, “He [still] owes on the current status of the judgment.”
The attorney also pointed out that the Goldman family is looking into hiring lawyers in the states of Nevada, Florida and California to figure out where Simpson’s money will be now that he is dead.
“We need to get a lawyer or a number of lawyers who deal with this, very smart people to determine who it is or who it would be, and [start] taking depositions from people and/or finding out who they are and what information we need,” Cook explained to the outlet. “It’s a big deal.”
O.J. Simpson reportedly died owing a lot of money to Ron Goldman’s family. An attorney for Goldman’s family said Simpson’s debt grew with interest over the years. Simpson was ordered to pay $33.5 million to Goldman and Nicole Brown’s families after a lawsuit in 1997. The debt now totals $114 million. Simpson only paid $133,000 since 1997. The Goldman family is looking into hiring lawyers in Nevada, Florida, and California to figure out what happens to Simpson’s money now that he has passed away. Cook said they need smart lawyers to handle the situation.
