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catlover79 · 06-15-2007, 11:55 PM

MIAMI (Reuters) - O.J. Simpson set up a shell company to hide his book profits from the family of Ron Goldman, which is trying to collect a wrongful death judgment against the former football star, a U.S. judge ruled on Friday.

Lorraine Brooke Associates, a now-bankrupt Miami company owned by Simpson's four children, was a mere conduit to hold the rights for Simpson's book, "If I Did It," U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Jay Cristol ruled.

The book was billed as a hypothetical account of how Simpson could have murdered his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Goldman. Publisher Harper Collins scrapped it in November amid a public uproar.

Simpson said he did not commit the 1994 killings and a jury acquitted him of murder in 1995, but Goldman's family won a $38 million wrongful death judgment against him two years later.

A California court ruled that Lorraine Brooke Associates was a surrogate company for Simpson and ordered an auction of the book rights with the proceeds going to Goldman's father, Fred Goldman.

The Miami company filed for bankruptcy four days before the auction was scheduled in April, halting the auction.

The Miami bankruptcy judge's finding clears the way for Fred Goldman to pursue a claim to the book rights, which are held by a court-appointed trustee for the bankrupt company, said one of Fred Goldman's lawyers, David Cook.

"Judge Cristol ruled that Lorraine Brooke Associates is a speed bump on Goldman's journey, for his quest to justice," Cook said.

He said Goldman would sell the rights to publish the book under a revised name -- "I Did It," or possibly "Confessions of an Acquitted Murderer."

Cook said the Goldmans had so far collected only about $2,000 from Simpson, mostly from his movie royalties.

I hope all involved take OJ to the cleaners - it will be interesting to see what happens.

Ireneparalegal · 06-15-2007, 11:57 PM

If Goldman sells that book, I WILL BUY IT! Kudos to the Goldmans!!!!!

catlover79 · 06-18-2007, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

If Goldman sells that book, I WILL BUY IT! Kudos to the Goldmans!!!!!

I don't think it'll ever happen, but I hope it does. It's time to hit OJ where it really hurts - the pocketbook.

TripperFan · 06-18-2007, 12:50 PM

I agree with Irene, if Goldman can get the full rights, I might just buy it - not just for the laugh I'm sure O.J. provides in it but to help him get some of the money owed to him and the Brown family.

Just another weasel move from O.J. trying to hide the proceeds in a bogus company.

06-15-2007, 11:55 PM	#1
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	O.J. Simpson's book rights may go to victim's dad MIAMI (Reuters) - O.J. Simpson set up a shell company to hide his book profits from the family of Ron Goldman, which is trying to collect a wrongful death judgment against the former football star, a U.S. judge ruled on Friday. Lorraine Brooke Associates, a now-bankrupt Miami company owned by Simpson's four children, was a mere conduit to hold the rights for Simpson's book, "If I Did It," U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Jay Cristol ruled. The book was billed as a hypothetical account of how Simpson could have murdered his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Goldman. Publisher Harper Collins scrapped it in November amid a public uproar. Simpson said he did not commit the 1994 killings and a jury acquitted him of murder in 1995, but Goldman's family won a $38 million wrongful death judgment against him two years later. A California court ruled that Lorraine Brooke Associates was a surrogate company for Simpson and ordered an auction of the book rights with the proceeds going to Goldman's father, Fred Goldman. The Miami company filed for bankruptcy four days before the auction was scheduled in April, halting the auction. The Miami bankruptcy judge's finding clears the way for Fred Goldman to pursue a claim to the book rights, which are held by a court-appointed trustee for the bankrupt company, said one of Fred Goldman's lawyers, David Cook. "Judge Cristol ruled that Lorraine Brooke Associates is a speed bump on Goldman's journey, for his quest to justice," Cook said. He said Goldman would sell the rights to publish the book under a revised name -- "I Did It," or possibly "Confessions of an Acquitted Murderer." Cook said the Goldmans had so far collected only about $2,000 from Simpson, mostly from his movie royalties. I hope all involved take OJ to the cleaners - it will be interesting to see what happens.
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06-15-2007, 11:57 PM	#2
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,689	If Goldman sells that book, I WILL BUY IT! Kudos to the Goldmans!!!!!
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06-18-2007, 12:50 PM	#4
TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Star Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,087	I agree with Irene, if Goldman can get the full rights, I might just buy it - not just for the laugh I'm sure O.J. provides in it but to help him get some of the money owed to him and the Brown family. Just another weasel move from O.J. trying to hide the proceeds in a bogus company.
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