*Fred Goldman’s $58 million creditor claim against O.J. Simpson’s estate has been officially accepted, though the estate cannot pay the full amount owed from the 1997 civil judgment.
Estate executor Malcolm LaVergne filed documents approving Goldman’s claim for $57,997,858.12 plus interest, representing a major development in the decades-long financial dispute. According to TMZ, LaVergne acknowledged that the full debt can not be paid during an appearance on “TMZ Live” in November, stating, “The reality is the estate currently doesn’t have that kind of money and, practically, the estate probably will never have that kind of money.” Despite the shortfall, he explained the acceptance wasn’t about affordability but validity of the claim itself.
“The money doesn’t take away the colossal pain the Goldmans have suffered, but at least it gives them some sense of justice in taking the blood money from O.J.’s estate and ensuring they’re holding all parties responsible,” an insider told RadarOnline.com.
The approved figure of $57 million stems from a Nevada claim filed in 2021 and is significantly lower than Goldman’s initial request of $117 million. LaVergne indicated the total could increase by an additional $25 million or $30 million once interest calculations are completed. He committed to paying what’s possible, saying, “The debt is acknowledged, and they will get the lion’s share of whatever it is after I finish paying the statutory fees.”
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The estate plans to satisfy the debt through ongoing auctions of Simpson’s possessions. LaVergne told TMZ that some items may have been stolen and he’s coordinating with attorneys to recover them.
A representative for the Goldman family emphasized that the claim’s acceptance is procedural. “The Executor’s acceptance of the claim is a positive acknowledgement of the debt; however, it does not constitute payment. This acceptance simply allows the administration of the claim to move forward in probate. We will continue to monitor the probate process as it progresses.”
Simpson was acquitted in 1995 of murdering Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, Fred’s son, who were stabbed to death outside Nicole’s Brentwood home in June 1994. A civil suit found Simpson liable, resulting in a $33.5 million largely unpaid judgment.
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