New York – Money can never cover all the pain. But after more than 30 years of fighting, this is a victory – at least for the family of one of the victims.
Nearly three decades after the horrific double murder of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, something is upsetting their family Ron Goldman finally a bit of overdue justice, as TMZ and the New York Post reported, among others.
Nicole Brown Simpson (then 35) and her partner Ron Goldman (then 35) were brutally stabbed to death on June 12, 1994. The main suspect was her ex-husband OJ Simpson
After death Former football star OJ Simpson (†76) in April 2024, the Goldman family will finally receive money – about 58 million dollars (almost 53 million euros) as compensation for the immeasurable mental suffering they have had to endure since June 1994. It is said that the money comes from Simpson’s estate.
Great pain: Fred Goldman (then 54) comforts his daughter Kim (then 23) after the verdict in the criminal trial of OJ Simpson. His guilt in the double murder cannot be proven beyond a reasonable doubt
The murder that shocked America
It was a crime that shocked the world: On June 13, 1994, Simpson’s ex Nicole and her boyfriend Ronald were found brutally stabbed outside Nicole’s Los Angeles home. Suspicion immediately fell on her ex-husband, NFL hero and once-famous actor OJ Simpson. After a month of broadcasting it was broadcast all over the world process Simpson was acquitted of murder in 1995 – a verdict that divided America.
But the Goldman family didn’t give up: In a civil lawsuit in 1997, Simpson was found responsible for their son’s death. The court awarded Nicole and Ron’s family a total of $33.5 million – but Simpson paid almost nothing. The former star continued to live a luxurious life, was again caught in the law, and even had to go to prison for robbery, while the victim’s family waited for justice.
The former NFL football star and former waiter were married from 1985 to 1992. The two met at a bar
Now it’s time to finally pay
After Simpson’s death last year, the estate gave up. How to US media According to reports, lawyer Malcolm LaVergne, 52, has acknowledged the Goldman family’s claims – including interest accumulated over the years. This is how large quantities are created. Pastor Fred Goldman never gave up on the case.
He fought for justice for about 30 years. Fred Goldman is now 84 years old. His family must now be compensated millions of dollars for the painful loss of their son
The money should now come from sales Simpson property generated – including sports memorabilia, trophies and personal items. According to the manager, several objects were stolen, but they are trying to get them back to pay off their debt.
Money as consolation?
For Fred Goldman, who has grieved for his child for 30 years, there is no substitute for money. No judgment, no penny in the world can repair the loss of your child. But it is a sign – a belated but important sign: that even someone who shrugs off responsibility for decades cannot escape the truth forever.
