OJ Simpson Foundation to Pay Fred Goldman $58 Million

In a noteworthy development, the OJ Simpson Foundation is making strides to settle a nearly $58 million debt owed to Fred Goldman. This payment comes almost three decades after Goldman secured a wrongful death judgment against Simpson, according to reports.

Malcolm LaVergne, who manages Simpson’s estate, has agreed to Goldman’s creditors’ claims amounting to $57,997,858.12, along with three decades of accumulated interest. TMZ first reported this on Saturday.

Goldman’s son, Ron, was tragically murdered on June 12, 1994, alongside Simpson’s ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson. The case gained immense notoriety, often referred to as the “trial of the century,” in which Simpson was acquitted of murder.

In 1997, Simpson was found liable in a civil court and was ordered to pay $33.5 million in damages. However, much of that amount remained unpaid during his lifetime, which ended in April 2024 at the age of 76.

LaVergne informed TMZ that the nearly $58 million figure was negotiated with Goldman. The estate plans to auction off Simpson’s belongings—some of which have been stolen—to help pay the debt. He mentioned that he is collaborating with legal teams to recover these items.

Additionally, LaVergne indicated that he would apply to the court for approval of management fees related to Goldman’s oversight of the estate.

As part of the settlement, LaVergne rejected most claims from other creditors, only accepting those from Fred Goldman and the court. However, federal tax obligations, including about $636,945 owed to California, take precedence. Legal action may be necessary if the state attempts to recover these funds.

In a significant turn of events, LaVergne, who previously stated after Simpson’s passing that he would not settle with the Goldmans, has now expressed a commitment to resolve the judgment as efficiently as possible.

Fred Goldman has consistently asserted that pursuing civil justice against Simpson is essential for honoring his son’s memory.