O.J. Simpson’s estate cannot pay the full $57 million owed to Fred Goldman, according to the man overseeing the late NFL star’s affairs. Malcolm Lavergne, the executor of Simpson’s estate, appeared on “TMZ Live” on Monday and stated flatly, “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 accepting Goldman’s multimillion-dollar claim, Lavergne made it clear this decision was about legal accuracy, not financial capability. He said the final amount could grow by another $25 to $30 million once interest is added.
The $57 million stems from a Nevada claim Goldman filed in 2021, which followed a 1997 civil judgment that initially awarded more than $33 million. Goldman’s son, Ron, was murdered in 1994 alongside Nicole Brown Simpson. O.J. Simpson was acquitted in the 1995 criminal trial but found liable in the civil case the following year.
Lavergne says any funds left after legal fees will go to the Goldmans. “They will get the lion’s share of whatever is left,” he said.
He also revealed that during Simpson’s lifetime, multiple efforts were made to reach a settlement, but personal clashes always derailed talks. Although Lavergne once vowed never to pay the Goldmans, he reversed that stance after Simpson’s death and now says the estate will honor the debt to the extent possible.
