After being found liable for the deaths of his victims in a civil court in 1996, OJ Simpson was ordered to pay $33 million in damages to the families. However, despite this ruling, he continued to evade making payments towards this debt even after his release from prison in 2017.
Instead of paying off the debt, Simpson made a living through private autograph signings and other all-cash business transactions. Despite making money through these means, he reportedly paid very little to the families of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, with just $123,000 of the balance being paid. His refusal to accept anything related to the trial or the murders in his activities meant that all payments had to be made in cash, making it difficult to determine the exact extent of his earnings.
Simpson’s death in 2021 marked the end of any potential earnings that could have helped pay off the remaining debt. His Heisman Trophy and proceeds from his controversial book, “If I Did It,” were used to try and settle the debt, but his armed robbery conviction in 2008 further hindered his ability to generate income. Ultimately, Simpson passed away still owing a significant amount to the families of his victims.
