OJ Simpson Estate Moves to Pay Fred Goldman Nearly $58M

Nearly three decades after winning a civil judgment against O.J. Simpson, Fred Goldman is finally on track to receive close to $58 million from Simpson’s estate. According to Fox News , Malcolm LaVergne, executor of…

Andrew PowellNov 17, 20252 min read

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plans to pay what it can by auctioning Simpson’s possessions, some of which have been stolen, and that he is working with attorneys to recover those items.

LaVergne also said he would seek court approval for an administrative fee for Goldman, who has assisted in managing Estate affairs.

The Estate has largely rejected other creditor claims, accepting only those from Fred Goldman and the Internal Revenue Service, whose federal tax obligations take priority. This includes paying a separate $636,945 claim from the state of California, which LaVergne said would require legal action if the state seeks to collect

LaVergne’s decision represents a notable shift. After Simpson’s death, he had publicly vowed not to pay the Goldman family. Now, he says the Estate will work to satisfy the judgment to the extent possible.

Fred Goldman has maintained that pursuing Simpson in civil court was the only way to achieve justice for his son. His long fight for accountability appears closer to resolution after nearly 30 years.

This development marks one of the final chapters in a case that has lingered in the public eye for decades, underscoring the lingering impact of one of the most famous criminal and civil trials in American history.