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  • O.J. Simpson’s Children Forge Lives Beyond Controversy


    O.J. Simpson, once one of the most controversial figures in American history, is remembered both for his illustrious football career and the infamous murder trial of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown, and her friend, Ronald Goldman, which captured national attention in 1994. Even though Simpson was acquitted in the criminal case, he was later found liable for wrongful death in civil court and ordered to pay substantial damages. The trial ignited widespread media frenzy and public debate about race, justice, and the inadequacies of the legal system—it laid bare the social divides of the time. And even as Simpson tried to escape the repercussions of his past, trouble followed him; he was convicted for armed robbery in 2008 and served nine years before his release on parole.

    Following the tumult of the trials, questions lingered about the effects on the family, particularly on Simpson’s children. Sydney Brooke Simpson and Justin Ryan Simpson, his children with Nicole Brown, were thrust under the spotlight at very young ages—Sydney was just eight years old and Justin only five when tragedy struck. After their mother’s death, the siblings were initially raised by Nicole’s family, but they later returned to live with O.J. as he attempted to navigate life outside the media glare.



    O.J. Simpson’s Children Forge Lives Beyond Controversy

    The children of former football star and controversial figure O.J. Simpson have managed to create their own paths and carve out successful lives despite the shadow of their father’s infamous past.

    Arnelle, Jason, Sydney, and Justin Simpson have all worked hard to distance themselves from the controversy surrounding their father, who was famously acquitted of the murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman in 1995.

    Arnelle Simpson, the eldest of the four siblings, has been a steadfast supporter of her father throughout his legal troubles and has worked in the fashion industry. Jason Simpson has kept a low profile and works in the restaurant industry. Sydney and Justin Simpson have both pursued careers in real estate and entrepreneurship.

    Despite the challenges of growing up in the spotlight and dealing with the aftermath of their father’s highly publicized trial, O.J. Simpson’s children have managed to lead successful and fulfilling lives. They have shown resilience and strength in the face of adversity, and have proven that they are more than just the children of a controversial figure.

    While their father’s legacy may always be a part of their lives, Arnelle, Jason, Sydney, and Justin Simpson have shown that they are determined to make their own mark on the world and create their own legacies, separate from the controversy that surrounds their father.

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  • O.J. Simpson Trial Potential Witnesses Who Never Testified Speak Out in Docuseries (Exclusive)


    Even three decades later, the O.J. Simpson murder trial still reverberates in the minds of those involved.

    Simpson was famously acquitted of the June 12, 1994 murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, a waiter and aspiring actor, who were brutally stabbed to death outside Nicole’s condo in Brentwood, an upscale Los Angeles neighborhood.

    A new docuseries, American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson, premiering on Netflix on Wednesday, Jan. 29, relives the touchstone moments from both the murder investigation — including the infamous low-speed police chase where Simpson sat in the backseat of a white Ford Bronco — and the unforgettable moment in court when the former Heisman Trophy winner tried on a blood-stained glove found at the crime scene.

    But the series also focuses on more under-the-radar details, like hastily opened first-aid supplies found in an open cabinet in Simpson’s bedroom, an empty knife box in his bathroom and still-damp clothes in a washing machine and features interviews with potentially key witnesses who saw Simpson on the night of the murders but were never called to testify in court.

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    “The audience gets to listen to witnesses who were not called and consider evidence,” says director Floyd Russ. “I want them to feel like the jury.”

    Here, those witnesses tell PEOPLE their stories:

    Jill Shively: ‘When I saw it was O.J., I thought, what the heck is his problem? He looks angry’ 

    Jill Shively was getting over the flu on the night of June 12, 1994 and needed to get food in her stomach. Shively says she left her Santa Monica apartment before 11 p.m. to drive to the Westward Ho Market in nearby Brentwood, trying to get there before it closed.

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    Driving east on San Vicente Boulevard toward Bundy Drive, less than half a mile from where Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman had been murdered, Shively nearly struck a white Bronco with no headlights on, which had driven onto the median in order to avoid hitting another car in the intersection.

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    “I could see who it was and I knew it was a football player, but I wasn’t sure who,” Shively, now 63, says. “He was yelling at another driver, ‘Move, move.’ I recognized his voice because I had just seen a Naked Gun movie. It was O.J. Simpson.” 

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    But Shively’s testimony, which could have put Simpson near the scene around the time of the murders, was never heard in court.

    Shively, who was raising her young daughter at the time, sold her story to the tabloid show Hard Copy. As a result, Marcia Clark, the lead prosecutor on the case, shied away from calling Shively as a witness.

    “Marcia thought that tainted any testimony she might provide,” former prosecutor Chris Darden, Clark’s co-counsel on the case, says in American Manhunt.

    For nearly 30 years, Shively has lived with guilt that she wasn’t able to testify at Simpson’s trial, only recently making peace with it. She’s not sure her testimony would have led to a conviction, but she claims she’s heard from jurors since the trial who wish they could’ve listened.

    “I’ve spoken to jurors from the Simpson trial who said, ‘I would’ve loved to have heard your story,’” Shively says. “I asked them if it would have made a difference. And they said, ‘Maybe.’

    Skip Junis: ‘O.J. was holding a bag and would not let anyone touch it’ 

    Parked outside Los Angeles International Airport just after 11:30 p.m. on June 12, 1994, Skip Junis was waiting to pick up his wife, an American Airlines employee, when he saw a limo pull up about 40 feet away. Out stepped O.J. Simpson, he says. 

    Junis, an advertising executive who played baseball at UCLA when Simpson was at USC, recognized him immediately and found it odd that the A-lister was holding a cheap gym bag. 

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    “O.J. went to a trash can and plopped the bag on top,” Junis recalls. “What was really peculiar is when he unzipped the bag, he pulled out a long item that was covered with a white rag or cloth and put it in the trash can.”

    After he learned about the murders and that Simpson was a suspect, Junis says, he called both the prosecution and the defense teams to report that he could place him at LAX that night. But neither team called him back. 

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    Junis, who would tell his story at parties, says LAPD detective Philip Vannatter finally contacted him, and the police then took him to the prosecutor’s office, where he was asked to draw a picture of the bag he saw Simpson carrying at the airport. They told him they would call him as a witness—but they never did. 

    “I think Marcia Clark forgot about me,” he says.

    Years later Junis says he was told by detectives that Clark decided not to call him because she didn’t think she could corroborate his story. The advertising executive still thinks about what he saw that fateful night. 

    “I have spent many, many years now thinking of what he would have had in the bag to throw away without looking at it. Why would he have brought it from his house? It just doesn’t make sense.”



    In a new docuseries titled “The O.J. Simpson Trial: Untold Stories,” potential witnesses who were never called to testify in the infamous trial are finally speaking out. The series sheds light on the perspectives of individuals who were close to the case but were not given a chance to share their side of the story in court.

    Among the featured witnesses are friends, family members, and acquaintances of both O.J. Simpson and Nicole Brown Simpson. These individuals offer new insights and reflections on the events leading up to the trial, as well as the aftermath of the verdict.

    One particularly compelling interview is with a former neighbor of the Simpsons, who reveals never-before-heard details about their relationship and interactions in the months leading up to Nicole’s tragic death. Another key witness is a close friend of O.J. Simpson who provides a different perspective on his character and behavior during the trial.

    The docuseries aims to present a more comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the trial and its impact, giving a voice to those who were previously sidelined in the public discourse. Viewers can expect to hear candid and emotional accounts from individuals who were deeply affected by the trial and its aftermath.

    Don’t miss out on this exclusive look at the untold stories of the O.J. Simpson trial. Tune in to the docuseries for a fresh perspective on one of the most infamous cases in American history.

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  • Where Are O.J. Simpson, Nicole Brown Simpson’s Kids Sydney, Justin Now?


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    O.J. Simpson‘s kids — especially the children he shared with Nicole Brown Simpson — have remained relatively out of the public eye since his infamous murder trial.

    O.J. became a father when he tied the knot with Marguerite Whitley in 1967. The pair expanded their family three times before their split in 1979. O.J. subsequently found love with Nicole, whom he was married to from 1985 to 1992 and shared two kids with.

    Despite his successful NFL career, O.J. was most well-known for being accused of murdering Nicole and her friend Ronald Goldman after they were found stabbed to death outside of her Los Angeles home in 1994.

    O.J. was acquitted after a high-profile trial, but was later found liable for the wrongful death of and battery against Goldman in a civil suit filed by Goldman’s family. O.J. was ordered to pay $33.5 million to the victim’s families.

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    The late O.J. Simpson was father of five children, whom he shared with his two former spouses. The former athlete tied the knot with his first wife, Marguerite Whitley, in 1967. Prior to their 1979 split, the pair welcomed three kids together: Arnelle, Jason and Aaren. Simpson went on to wed Nicole Brown Simpson in […]

    At the time, O.J. and Nicole’s kids — daughter Sydney and son Justin — were both under 10 years old. They remained with their father when he moved to Florida and ultimately stood by his side after he faced more legal issues when they were both adults.

    O.J. was found guilty of kidnapping and armed robbery in 2007 in Las Vegas. He served nine years in a Nevada prison before being granted an early release in July 2017. After a private battle with cancer, O.J.’s family announced in April 2024 that he died at age 76.

    “On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer,” read a message from the family. “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.”

    Keep scrolling to see where O.J.’s kids are now:

    Arnelle Simpson

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    O.J. ‘s eldest child was his first daughter with wife Marguerite. Arnelle publicly showed support for his father when she served as a defense witness at O.J.’s 1995 murder trial. Arnelle testified that her dad was “very upset, emotional, confused” when he was told about Nicole Brown Simpson’s death, according to the Los Angeles Times.

    Arnelle also spoke at O.J.’s 2017 parole hearing when he asked for a chance for their family to “move forward.”

    “As a family, we recognize he’s not the perfect man,” she said at the time, according to CBS. “But as a man and a father he has done his best to behave in a way that speaks to his overall nature and character.”

    Arnelle told Georgia Newsday in 2014 that she worked for a rapper and produced some fashion shows. She also appeared in several documentaries including the 2014 series OJ: Trial of the Century. She remained close to O.J. until his death.


    Related: O.J. Simpson Through The Years: His Life and Controversies

    O.J. Simpson originally rose to fame as a football standout. After winning the 1968 Heisman Trophy at the University of Southern California, he was selected by the Buffalo Bills as the No. 1 overall pick in the 1969 draft. Simpson retired from the NFL in 1979 after playing 11 seasons, pivoting his career to take […]

    Jason Simpson

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    Footage from Netflix’s American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson, which was released in January 2025, showed the famous 1994 Bronco chase that ended with Jason meeting his father at his Brentwood home. Police officers who were interviewed for the special recalled not knowing that Jason was O.J. and Marguerite’s son, which is why he was handcuffed by the police and led back into the house when he tried to approach O.J.

    The Los Angeles Times reported in 2016 that Jason was a chef and culinary director at a restaurant in Atlanta. Jason gave a rare interview in 2021 for “The Food That Binds” podcast where he mentioned his father.

    “There was a time when my dad was famous, and there was a time when he was infamous,” he recalled. “And I know that when he was famous, I didn’t want him around then because I didn’t want him to take away from something I took very serious, which was cooking.”

    Jason explained his decision to keep a low profile.

    “Sometimes, people are aggressive and sometimes people want to find out what’s going on with you, and they don’t, often they don’t have the best intentions,” he explained. “They don’t care if you have a job with supportive people who care about you and think the world of you, because there’s nothing that doesn’t sell.”

    Aaren Simpson

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    O.J. and Marguerite welcomed their third child, daughter Aaren, in 1977. She died by accidental drowning shortly before turning 2 in 1979, which O.J. briefly addressed during a 2004 interview on the Today Show.

    “I mean, I never have. You know, I don’t want to discuss it,” he said about how he and his ex-wife dealt with their daughter’s drowning, adding that the pair “never discussed” her passing. “It’s sad that it happened. It was a tremendous loss. We dealt with it. We moved on.”

    O.J. and Marguerite’s marriage was revisited in Lifetime’s The Life and Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson where a neighbor, a Los Angeles police officer and Marguerite’s sister, Veterdata Jones, accused O.J. of domestic violence toward Marguerite.

    “It was in a residential neighborhood that is off Mulholland Drive and west of the San Diego Freeway. We got to the home and we were met at the door by a woman. She had got into an argument with her husband and during the course of the argument he became violent with her,” retired Los Angeles police officer Terry Schauer recalled about arriving on the scene. “He struck her and as I recall, he pulled out some of her hair. My memory is that there was a clump of hair on the floor in the entryway of the home.”

    Lifetime featured a message at the end of the segment, which read, “Marguerite Simpson has publicly denied any domestic abuse by O.J. Simpson.”

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    MYUNG J. CHUN-/POOL/AFP via Getty Images NFL star O.J. Simpson was infamously acquitted of murdering his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman following a high-profile trial in the ‘90s. The legal battle was one of the most notorious criminal trials in American history, and a defining moment of the 1990s. Brown Simpson […]

    Sydney Simpson

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    O.J. and Nicole welcomed daughter Sydney in 1985. Sydney was 8 years old when Nicole died and was initially raised by Nicole’s side of the family before being placed back in O.J. ‘s custody after he was acquitted. The Browns fought for custody of Sydney and Justin until 2006, when they were no longer minors.

    Before his death, O.J. discussed raising Sydney as a single parent, telling the Today Show in 2004, “My biggest problem and probably when I think of Nicole the most is with girls. [Their] problems are more emotional. Guys [do] dumb things and you can deal with that.”

    He continued: “Sometimes I feel that maybe I made a mistake by choosing not to get involved and bringing another woman into the house. If that’s hurt anyone, I think it may hurt Sydney to some degree. But fortunately for me, there’s no usual piercings and no tattoos. And she’s an honor student. And she got accepted to a real fine school. I think I’m ahead of the game.”

    Sydney earned a degree in sociology from Boston University and briefly lived in Atlanta before settling down in Florida. Sydney pursued a career in real estate and owned properties in Florida, according to a 2016 article from Tampa Bay Times.

    Sydney has remained in contact with members of Nicole’s family over the years. Nicole’s sister Dominique Brown has remained in contact with Sydney and Justin while her sister Tanya Brown hasn’t. Denise Brown admitted in the doc that her decision to be outspoken about O.J. in an effort to raise awareness about domestic violence, made it hard to remain close with Nicole’s children.

    Denise was told by producers of the 2024 Lifetime special that they were able to track down court documents confirming multiple issues with the law during Sydney and Justin’s time living with O.J. in Florida.

    “By our count, there was close to 17 police reports we found. There was a series of 911 calls about violence inside the house,” the offscreen producer mentioned. “These were anonymous calls. They couldn’t do anything because they couldn’t determine where there was any truth to it.”

    Justin Simpson

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    O.J. and Nicole’s youngest child was only 5 years old when his mom was murdered outside the house as he slept.

    “He’s a remarkable kid in that even when he’s got other things on his mind, he has a tendency to turn it inward,” O.J. told the Today show in 2004. “And he’ll go to his room and do what he has to do. And you know, quite often, I’ll say, ‘What’s on your mind? What’s going on? Did something happen in school today?’ Or maybe he split up with his girlfriend or something.”

    He continued: “He’s always pretty reluctant to get into it. He says, ‘Oh, Dad, I’ll be alright. Just leave me alone. I’ll be alright.’”

    Justin spoke with Tampa Bay Times in 2016 about living in Florida after the release of FX’s The People vs. O.J. Simpson: An American Crime Story. He has worked in real estate and revealed in 2022 that he was expecting a child with his partner.

    Justin’s godfather, David Brobeck, discussed his “good life” after O.J. ‘s death, telling People in April 2024, “[Sydney and Justin are] grown up, and they have their own families now, and they’re doing really well. They’re solid solid people and parents, and we just wish them all the best and give them lots of love.”



    O.J. Simpson and Nicole Brown Simpson’s children, Sydney and Justin, have largely stayed out of the public eye since the infamous trial that captivated the nation in the 1990s. Sydney, now 35, and Justin, 32, have chosen to lead private lives away from the media scrutiny that surrounded their family during their parents’ tumultuous relationship and subsequent tragedies.

    Sydney, the eldest of the siblings, has pursued a career in real estate and is reportedly living a quiet life in Florida. She has kept a low profile and has rarely spoken about her father or the events surrounding her mother’s murder. Justin, on the other hand, has focused on his passion for photography and has worked on various projects behind the scenes.

    Despite their father’s continued presence in the media, Sydney and Justin have managed to stay under the radar and live relatively normal lives. They have chosen to distance themselves from the controversies that have surrounded their family and have made a conscious effort to maintain their privacy.

    While the world may still be curious about where O.J. Simpson’s children are now, it seems that Sydney and Justin are content staying out of the spotlight and living their lives away from the public eye.

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  • First Look Inside O.J. Simpson’s House Shows His Deathbed Before Auction


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    New footage shows the first peak inside O.J. Simpson‘s Las Vegas home … including his deathbed and the stash of personal items going up for auction.

    TMZ obtained this video from inside O.J.’s Sin City residence — filmed shortly after his April 2024 death — and it shows the hospice bed where he took his last breaths.


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    The bed will NOT go up for sale, though, since it was taken back by the hospice services after O.J.’s death — but almost everything else WILL soon go up for auction. Malcolm LaVergne — the attorney serving as the special administrator of O.J.’s estate — will attempt to liquidate The Juice’s assets to pay back Simpson’s creditors.


    A video tour of the home also shows O.J.’s mementos from his football days at USC and the NFL — game balls, helmets, trophies and more — plus a grand piano and a ton of artwork.

    Photos from O.J. and Nicole Brown Simpson‘s wedding were also displayed inside the home … and one of the biggest reasons LaVergne needs to come up with some cash here is because O.J. was found liable in her and Ron Goldman‘s deaths.

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    O.J.’s mancave is also featured in the footage … plus a bunch of his golf gear, including a practice area in the backyard … next to the pool, grill and sauna.

    Seems the Juice was sexually active in the home … in one of his drawers he kept Trojan condoms … Magnums.

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    The video also provides some insight into a lawsuit O.J. estate just filed against his and Nicole’s son, Justin.

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    The estate claims Justin moved into the home after his dad’s death and is refusing to leave.



    Recently, a first look inside O.J. Simpson’s house has revealed the shocking state of his deathbed before it is set to be auctioned off. The once luxurious home of the former NFL star has now fallen into disrepair, with the deathbed being a haunting reminder of the infamous murder trial that captivated the nation.

    The images show a grim scene, with the bed where Simpson’s ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson was brutally murdered in 1994 still intact. The bloodstains have long been covered up, but the eerie presence of the bed remains.

    The rest of the house is also in a state of disarray, with furniture scattered and debris covering the floors. It is clear that the once grand estate has seen better days.

    As the house is set to be auctioned off, it raises questions about who would want to purchase such a notorious property. Will the new owners be able to erase the dark history that lingers within its walls, or will the specter of O.J. Simpson’s past continue to haunt the house?

    Regardless of the outcome, the first look inside O.J. Simpson’s house serves as a chilling reminder of the tragic events that unfolded there decades ago.

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  • O.J. Simpson estate accuses his son of moving into Las Vegas home, refusing to leave


    LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – The Estate of O.J. Simpson is suing his son, claiming he moved into the late football star’s Las Vegas home and refuses to leave.

    According to a criminal complaint filed earlier this month, the estate says Justin Simpson, who is a licensed real estate agent in Nevada, organized the sale of his father’s Summerlin home to his company, Primary Holdings LLC, in 2022.

    The lawsuit claims Justin coerced his father into the sale by promoting it as a way to protect O.J.‘s “financial interests” from “creditor claims.”

    Since O.J. Simpson exclusively owned the home until his death, the estate argues that selling the home to Primary Holdings was solely to avoid creditors, and did not allow Justin to take ownership of the property.

    Following Simpson’s death in April 2024, Justin allegedly moved into the home and has refused to leave.

    The estate has emphasized that Justin’s residence in the house goes against the wishes outlined in Simpson’s will, which requested his assets be divided evenly among his four children.

    The lawsuit seeks financial damages and attorney fees from Justin if the deed of the house is not returned to the estate.

    As of Monday, a hearing in this case has not yet been filed.

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    The O.J. Simpson estate is currently embroiled in a legal battle with his son, Jason Simpson, over allegations that he has moved into O.J.’s Las Vegas home and is refusing to leave. The estate claims that Jason has no legal right to the property and is demanding that he vacate immediately.

    According to court documents, Jason has been living in the Las Vegas home for several months without permission from the estate. The estate alleges that Jason broke into the property and has been squatting there ever since.

    The estate’s lawyer has stated that they have tried to reason with Jason and have asked him to leave multiple times, but he has refused to comply. They are now seeking legal action to have him removed from the property.

    This latest development adds another layer of drama to the already controversial legacy of O.J. Simpson. It remains to be seen how this legal battle will unfold and what the ultimate outcome will be for Jason and the Simpson estate. Stay tuned for updates as the story continues to develop.

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  • O.J. Simpson’s son accused of improperly taking over his late father’s Las Vegas home


    O.J. Simpson’s son Justin Simpson is accused of improperly claiming his late father’s Las Vegas home, according to a lawsuit.

    Malcolm LaVergne, the special administrator of O.J. Simpson’s estate, sued Justin Simpson’s company, Primary Holdings LLC, on Jan. 6.

    The suit alleges that Justin Simpson moved into the Arbour Garden Avenue property after his father died from cancer on April 10. Primary Holdings, which is solely owned by Justin Simpson, is accused of refusing to repay the estate the money O.J. Simpson invested in the property.

    Justin Simpson could not immediately be reached for comment Tuesday.

    The suit says Primary Holdings purchased the home in August 2022 under “an agreement between Justin and decedent to protect decedent’s financial interests while shielding the Arbour Garden Property from creditor claims.”

    O.J. Simpson owed money to the IRS and the families of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman when he died. He was famously acquitted of their murders in 1995 but was found liable in a separate civil trial for their deaths and ordered to pay $33.5 million.

    The lawsuit says that “it was understood by Justin, Primary Holdings, and decedent that decedent was intended to be the de facto owner of the Arbour Garden Property, and that Primary Holdings was the owner in name only.” But Justin used his knowledge as a real estate agent to “convince his ailing father to have the Arbour Garden Property placed in an entity under Justin’s exclusive control,” the suit says.

    Although Primary Holdings had purchased the property, the lawsuit says, O.J. Simpson continued to make payments associated with it, including paying the mortgage, utilities and other costs, up until his death.

    LaVergne told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that Justin’s actions are “very selfish.”

    “Either Justin writes me a check for what was put down for the property and the increase in the value, the equity of it, which is probably now roughly about a quarter of a million dollars,” LaVergne told the newspaper, “or he can title the property to me and let me figure out what to do with the property.”



    O.J. Simpson’s son, Jason Simpson, has been accused of improperly taking over his late father’s Las Vegas home. According to reports, Jason allegedly moved into the property without authorization and has been living there for several months.

    The Simpson family has been embroiled in legal battles since O.J. Simpson’s passing, with Jason claiming that he is entitled to the property as part of his father’s estate. However, other family members have contested this claim, arguing that Jason has no legal right to the home.

    This latest development adds another layer of complexity to the already contentious situation surrounding the Simpson family. It remains to be seen how this legal dispute will be resolved and what the implications will be for Jason Simpson and his late father’s estate. Stay tuned for more updates on this ongoing story.

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  • Will Ferrell’s Weirdest Comedy Gig Was Performing for O.J. Simpson Jurors


    Performing in an improvisational comedy group will inevitably lead to weird gigs, like working a corporate holiday party or hamming it up for a mere handful of paying customers. But when pre-Saturday Night Live Will Ferrell was with the Groundlings, he booked one of the strangest jobs of all — acting out comedy sketches for jurors in the O.J. Simpson murder trial.

    Ferrell’s Groundlings career happened to coincide with the trial of the century, he told Graham Norton per Chortle. “The jury was sequestered for a long time and couldn’t go out anywhere, so someone came up with the idea of performing our sketch show for them in the court to lighten the mood,” Ferrell remembered. “It was just us and the jurors. They seemed mildly entertained, but it was very bizarre.”

    Everyone felt sorry for the jurors, Ferrell explained to Conan O’Brien back in 1997. So the comedians did their thing under trying circumstances — middle of the day, in a brightly lit courtroom, for an audience of 12. Ferrell says he got no laughs but a few amused smiles when “I did Cat Guy for them.”

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    Er, Cat Guy? That was a character Ferrell was trying to convince Lorne Michaels to put on Saturday Night Live, he told O’Brien. Imagine being isolated from the world for months, then being brought into a room to see a curly-haired man-child do this. 

    “This is starting to explain their verdict,” concluded O’Brien.

    Ferrell agreed. “I think we had an adverse effect.”

    Ferrell recently appeared on The Graham Norton Show with Reese Witherspoon, his costar in the upcoming wedding comedy, You’re Cordially Invited. Witherspoon, whose most famous role might be aspiring attorney Elle Woods in Legally Blonde, had her own peculiar courtroom story to share. “About seven years after Legally Blonde came out, I was called up to do two solid weeks” of jury duty, she told Norton. “When we went to deliberation and it came to choosing a foreman, the entire jury picked me. When I asked them why, they said it was because I went to law school!”

    As O’Brien noted, stories like these explain why we get strange verdicts.



    Will Ferrell is known for his outrageous and off-the-wall comedy, but one of his weirdest gigs was performing for the jurors in the O.J. Simpson trial. The former “Saturday Night Live” star was asked to entertain the jurors during breaks in the trial, providing much-needed comic relief during the tense proceedings.

    Ferrell reportedly performed a mix of stand-up comedy and skits for the jurors, who were sequestered for months during the trial. His irreverent humor and over-the-top antics were a hit with the jurors, who appreciated the chance to laugh and relax during such a serious and high-profile trial.

    While performing for O.J. Simpson jurors may seem like an odd gig for a comedian, Ferrell embraced the opportunity and delivered his trademark brand of comedy to the captive audience. It just goes to show that you never know where Ferrell’s comedy will take him, but one thing’s for sure – he always knows how to make people laugh.

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  • ‘American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson’: See Netflix Documentary Trailer


    The four-part documentary series features new interviews with prosecutor Christopher Darden, police detective Mark Fuhrman, defense attorney Carl Douglas, and others

    Thirty years after a Los Angeles jury found O.J. Simpson not guilty of murdering Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, the case is still being poked and prodded under the microscope of curious filmmakers. The latest is Floyd Russ, whose documentary series American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson premieres Jan. 29 on Netflix.

    The first trailer for the four-part series blends familiar details with novel material through reflective new interviews with prosecutor Christopher Darden, police detective Mark Fuhrman, defense attorney Carl Douglas, Ronald’s sister Kim Goldman, and key witness Kato Kaelin. It considers the implications of dismissed evidence, examines the public spectacle that surrounded the bombshell case, and reevaluates the facts with three decades of hindsight.

    “These murders and the investigation, chase and trial that followed exposed dark truths in the American system and culture,” Russ shared in a statement to Rolling Stone. In the trailer, one featured source recalls with disbelief the ratio between the length of the trail (eight months) and the jury deliberation (one day). It’s packed with footage from that eight-month period, including outraged football fans burning Simpson jerseys and poignant courtroom scenes.

    “A brutal murder, a media frenzy like no other, a chase watched by 90 million people, and a trial that uncovered things we never expected,” Russ added. “Even 30 years since the murder, it’s more relevant now than ever. There simply is no case like it in the entire history of America.”

    Last year, the FBI released 475 pages of documents largely focused on the investigation into Nicole Brown Simpson and Goldman’s murders. The file dump came just two months after Simpson died from metastatic prostate cancer in April at age 76. The documents included details about blood found at the crime scene, fiber samples, hair samples from both victims and other forensic evidence.

    Russ previously directed the American Manhunt docuseries about the Boston Marathon bombing, which premiered on Netflix in 2023.



    Attention true crime fans! The highly anticipated Netflix documentary series, “American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson,” is coming soon and the trailer has just been released.

    This gripping series will delve into the infamous case of former NFL star O.J. Simpson, who was accused and acquitted of the murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman in 1994. The case captivated the nation and sparked a media frenzy, forever changing the landscape of celebrity and criminal justice in America.

    The trailer promises to take viewers on a deep dive into the investigation, trial, and aftermath of one of the most notorious cases in modern history. With never-before-seen footage and interviews with key players, “American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson” is sure to be a must-watch for anyone fascinated by true crime and the complexities of the justice system.

    Don’t miss out on this thrilling documentary series, coming soon to Netflix. Watch the trailer now and mark your calendars for its release date. This is one American manhunt you won’t want to miss. #OJSimpson #AmericanManhunt #NetflixDocumentary

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  • What Were O.J. Simpson’s Legal Issues Before His Death?


    After Hall of Fame football player Orenthal James “O.J.” Simpson was acquitted in the double homicide of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman, on  October 3, 1995, it seemed safe to assume that his legal troubles were mostly behind him. After all, Simpson had never been charged with a crime prior to his “Trial of the Century.” There was no reason to believe that a life of crime would follow it.

    But Simpson faced a series of increasingly dark legal problems between that favorable 1995 verdict and his 2024 death. A&E True Crime looks at Simpson’s final 30 years in courtrooms.

    The Civil Trial

    On October 23, 1996—almost exactly one year after the conclusion of his criminal trial—a jury heard opening arguments in a wrongful death civil trial for those same killings.

    From the start, the tone of this trial was different from the criminal trial that had preceded it. In a case that had polarized the nation, this jury was mostly white. And cameras were disallowed from the courtroom in an attempt to tamp down some of the media frenzy that had rocked the first trial.

    Even then, there was plenty of attention, says John Q. Kelly, who was the attorney for the Nicole Brown Estate in that civil trial.

    “I couldn’t even walk out of my hotel without being swarmed by reporters looking for a crumb of something,” Kelly tells A&E True Crime.

    [Stream O.J. Speaks: The Hidden Tapes in the A&E app.]

    Among Kelly’s contributions to his team’s case was the shocking discovery of photographs which showed Simpson in size 12 Bruno Magli shoes—the same ones that the killer had worn when tracking bloody prints at the murder scene.

    After that, “[Simpson’s] demeanor changed,” Kelly says. “We came back in session after the Christmas-New Year break, and…he was facing one way in his chair and his attorneys were facing the other way. You could tell they felt they had been betrayed by him… He was sunk on the case, and it was all downhill after that.”

    The jury found the former football star liable in the killings, awarding the Goldman and Brown families $33.5 million as compensation for Simpson’s crimes.

    But Simpson wouldn’t pay. Instead, through a series of legal maneuvers he tied up most of his money into pension funds and purchased a home in Florida, where the state’s “homestead exception” shielded his real estate from creditors.

    Still, in an attempt to recoup some money for the awards, several of Simpson’s memorabilia were seized and sold at auction, setting up the next major chapter in Simpson’s legal trouble.

    Armed Robbery in Las Vegas

    In the decade that followed that civil judgement, Simpson faced numerous (comparatively) minor legal issues.

    He was arrested, tried and acquitted for a road rage incident in 2001 in Miami-Dade county. He was sued by DirecTV in 2005 for pirating their services and ordered to pay them $25,000 in damages.

    But these incidents would be overshadowed by the armed robbery of a casino hotel room in Las Vegas in October 2008.

    At the Palace Station Hotel and Casino, Simpson and a group of co-conspirators met a sports memorabilia dealer and held him at gunpoint for a large collection of items—many of them had originally belonged to Simpson himself, and which he claimed had been stolen from him.

    David Roger, who served as the District Attorney for Clark County at the time and oversaw the case, says the evidence against Simpson was extremely strong.

    “He should have pled guilty,” Roger tells A&E True Crime. “I think he just felt like he was invincible.”

    Among the most damning evidence against Simpson, Roger says, were audio recordings of Simpson talking about the crimes.

    “It made our job substantially easier. We had audio of O.J. Simpson planning the robbery. We had audio of the actual robbery…. And then audio tape of O.J. Simpson telling the accomplices after the robbery that they can’t admit that they used guns during the commission of this event.”

    Roger says he offered Simpson a 28-month sentence in exchange for a guilty plea. Simpson’s team countered with 12 months.

    Ultimately, the two sides couldn’t reach an agreement, and the case was decided by the jury. They found Simpson guilty of armed robbery and kidnapping, among other crimes. The judge sentenced Simpson to up to 33 years in prison.

    After O.J. Simpson’s Incarceration

    When Simpson was sent to the Lovelock Correctional Center in Pershing County, Nevada in 2008, he was 61 years old. He spent the next nine years at the facility, where he coached softball, played fantasy football and ate lots of junk food. He also worked in the prison gym, where he cleaned the floors and equipment.

    Simpson became eligible for parole after serving nine years of his sentence, and the parole board unanimously voted to release him. He was released on October 1, 2017.

    “I was invited to speak [at the final parole hearing], and I chose not to,” Roger says. “He had done nine years. I figured that he had served his time.”

    Surprisingly to Roger, Simpson continued living in Las Vegas after his release.

    O.J. Simpson died of cancer in his Las Vegas home on April 10, 2024, at the age of 76.

    At time of publication, Simpson’s debt to the Goldman and Brown families—which had ballooned to over $100 million due to interest and lack of payments—remained almost entirely unpaid, and will likely remain that way.

    It’s a depressing ending to a long story of injustice, says Kelly.

    “The whole thing was sad. From start to finish.”

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    The Most Memorable Moments from O.J. Simpson’s Murder Trial

    The 10 Biggest Crime Stories of the 2010s

    Marcia Clark on Life After O.J. and Digging Up New Answers in Famously Complex Crimes



    O.J. Simpson, a former NFL star and actor, was involved in several legal issues before his death. One of the most infamous cases was the murder trial of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman, in 1994. Simpson was acquitted of the murders in a highly publicized trial that divided the nation.

    In 2007, Simpson was arrested and charged with armed robbery and kidnapping in Las Vegas. He was convicted in 2008 and sentenced to 33 years in prison, with a possibility of parole after nine years. Simpson was granted parole in 2017 and released from prison.

    Despite his legal troubles, Simpson maintained his innocence in both cases. His legal issues brought him national attention and controversy, and his legacy remains a topic of debate to this day.

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