Fred Goldman, the father of Ron Goldman who was slain in 1994, is determined to seek justice by going after O.J. Simpson’s estate in Las Vegas. In a recent legal move, Fred Goldman, represented by attorney Michaelle Rafferty, filed a creditor claim in District Court in Las Vegas seeking $117 million from Simpson’s estate.
This claim is based on a 1997 judgment in Superior Court in Los Angeles that Fred Goldman values at $96.3 million, along with $20.6 million in accrued interest since 2022. Despite Simpson’s acquittal in criminal court, Fred Goldman is resolute in his pursuit of justice for his son, stating, “He murdered my son! He never paid a penny, not one single penny.”
Simpson, who passed away in Las Vegas on April 10, had long avoided paying the judgment to the Goldman family due to federal laws protecting his assets. However, with his passing, Fred Goldman sees an opportunity to finally collect on the civil award that has been renewed by California courts multiple times and now stands at $117 million, including interest.
Simpson’s lawyer, Malcolm LaVergne, has not responded to requests for comment on the latest legal battle. LaVergne previously stated that he did not want the Goldmans to receive any money from Simpson’s estate, but later acknowledged that he would adhere to Nevada law in addressing Fred Goldman’s claim.
While the exact value of Simpson’s estate remains unclear, it is known that he received $5 million from the Screen Actor’s Guild retirement fund, had a pension from his NFL career, and was eligible for Social Security benefits. However, his finances were complicated by a 2007 conviction that resulted in a nine-year prison sentence.
Despite the challenges, Fred Goldman remains committed to holding Simpson accountable for his son’s death. By pursuing the $117 million from Simpson’s estate, he seeks to ensure that justice is served, even if it means going after Simpson’s assets beyond the grave.
As the legal battle unfolds in Las Vegas, Fred Goldman continues to fight for closure and justice for his son, Ron Goldman. The pursuit of the $117 million from Simpson’s estate represents a long-standing quest for accountability and reparation in the aftermath of a tragic loss that has haunted the Goldman family for decades.
