The executor of O.J. Simpson’s will retracts the «harsh» statement that he will not pay the Goldmans
16 april 2024 в 19:22
O.J. Simpson’s lawyer Malcolm LaVergne put himself in an awkward position after his statements that Ron Goldman’s family would not receive any compensation from the former football star’s estate after his death. Malcolm, who had been Simpson’s lawyer since 2009 until his death, retracted his statements in a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter on Monday, April 15.
After O.J.'s death, the lawyer was named the executor of his estate, and he revealed plans to fight against the payment of $ 33.5 million in a civil suit to the Goldman family in an interview published on Friday, April 12. «I hope the Goldmans get nothing», - he told The Las Vegas Review Journal. «It's them. And I will do everything in my power as an executor or personal representative to make sure they get nothing».
In the new interview, Malcolm admitted that Fred Goldman’s claim is likely to be accepted. «I can tell you in advance that Fred Goldman’s claim will be accepted. And his claim will be considered in accordance with Nevada law», - he told THR.
He continued and explained his motives for his initial «harsh» statements. «An hour after learning of O.J.'s death, he started talking trash. My defender instinct was like, 'Oh, you’re going to keep talking trash about him even after his death?' Well, maybe you won’t get anything». And those were my comments then. But I retracted, and they were pretty harsh. And now I’m moving in a different direction."
O.J. passed away after battling cancer on April 10. He was 76 years old. His family announced his death in a statement. «On April 10, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to cancer. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. At this time of transition, his family asks you to respect their wishes for privacy and dignity», - they said.
After his death, Fred Goldman reacted to his death, saying it was a reminder of his son’s death. «The only thing I can say is that it’s just another reminder that Ron has been gone all these years. It’s not a big loss for the world. It’s just another reminder that Ron is gone», - he told NBC News
After O.J.'s death, the lawyer was named the executor of his estate, and he revealed plans to fight against the payment of $ 33.5 million in a civil suit to the Goldman family in an interview published on Friday, April 12. «I hope the Goldmans get nothing», - he told The Las Vegas Review Journal. «It's them. And I will do everything in my power as an executor or personal representative to make sure they get nothing».
In the new interview, Malcolm admitted that Fred Goldman’s claim is likely to be accepted. «I can tell you in advance that Fred Goldman’s claim will be accepted. And his claim will be considered in accordance with Nevada law», - he told THR.
He continued and explained his motives for his initial «harsh» statements. «An hour after learning of O.J.'s death, he started talking trash. My defender instinct was like, 'Oh, you’re going to keep talking trash about him even after his death?' Well, maybe you won’t get anything». And those were my comments then. But I retracted, and they were pretty harsh. And now I’m moving in a different direction."
O.J. passed away after battling cancer on April 10. He was 76 years old. His family announced his death in a statement. «On April 10, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to cancer. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. At this time of transition, his family asks you to respect their wishes for privacy and dignity», - they said.
After his death, Fred Goldman reacted to his death, saying it was a reminder of his son’s death. «The only thing I can say is that it’s just another reminder that Ron has been gone all these years. It’s not a big loss for the world. It’s just another reminder that Ron is gone», - he told NBC News
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