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27-01-2025
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O.J. Simpson's Estate Sues Son Justin For Allegedly Moving Into Dad's House
O.J. Simpson's estate is taking legal action against Justin Simpson, the late athlete and Nicole Brown Simpson's son, for allegedly moving into his father's house without permission and refusing to leave. TMZ reports that Malcolm LaVergne, the attorney serving as the special administrator of O.J.'s estate, filed a suit against Primary Holdings, LLC, a company he says is owned and operated by Justin. The legal documents state that the company purchased the home in August 2022 while O.J. was living there to stop creditors from seizing the property. LaVergne says Justin moved into the house after his father passed away in April 2024 and is 'refusing to vacate the property or pay the estate back for the alleged payments Simpson continued to make even after Primary Holding took ownership.' The attorney says O.J. did not intend for the house to be separated from the estate and has been making payments on the house. Legal action is being taken because Justin is accused of moving into the house despite having his own property nearby, which contradicts what is stated in O.J.'s will. According to MSN, Justin is now 36-years-old and is a successful realtor. The Heisman Trophy winner and controversial figure passed away on April 10, 2024, after his battle with prostate cancer. A statement was posted on X by his family on his behalf at the time, reading, 'On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace.' Simpson accomplished a variety of feats in his life, as he was an NFL football running back, actor, and broadcaster. The star athlete played college football for the USC Trojans and was selected first overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1969 NFL/AFL draft. He earned his NFL Most Valuable Player title in in 1973 after he became the first NFL player to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a season. More from O.J. Simpson's Ashes Have Been Turned Into Jewelry For His 4 Kids Stephen A. Smith Slams BET Awards For Including O.J. Simpson In 2024 In Memoriam OJ Simpson's Lawyer Describes Simpson's Last Days, Says Family Won't Donate Brain To CTE Research
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27-01-2025
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What?? You'll Never Believe the Reason O.J. Simpson's Estate is Suing His Son Justin
Even after his death, O.J. Simpson is still finding himself in legal drama. This time, the former Buffalo Bills player's estate is going after his son, Justin, for refusing to leave the house where Simpson— real name Orenthal James Simpson— spent his final days. According to TMZ, Malcolm LaVergne, an attorney and special administrator of Simpson's estate, has just filed a lawsuit against Primary Holdings, LLC, which is a real estate company Justin owns and operates, according to his Facebook. Under Primary Holdings, LaVergne says Justin purchased Simpson's Las Vegas house. The deal was originally made to 'protect O.J.'s financial interests and shield the property against creditor claims,' reports TMZ, but now that the football legend is gone, things are getting tricky. In the suit obtained by TMZ, LaVergne claims Justin fully moved into the Vegas estate after his father died, a move which allegedly goes against Simpson's will. The lawyer even went as far as to claim Justin is refusing to vacate the property or reimburse the estate for alleged payments Simpson made before his death. Justin's argument is because he owns Primary Holdings, LLC and the company owns Simpson's house, the house is now all his. But LaVergne is alleging Simpson never intended to separate the house from the rest of his estate, therefore, full control of the property should remain with the estate's special administrator, who is LaVergne. Also, the suit says Simpson was making payments on the house before he died, further tying the property to the greater estate, according to TMZ. LaVergne continued saying Justin is still living in the house, even though he has his own crib nearby. So why won't he just leave? Well, according to the lawsuit, Simpson's house is simply 'nicer' than his son's. As The Root previously reported, Simpson died in April 2024 at 76 following a battle with cancer. At the time of his death, the notorious star's net worth was an estimated $3 million, according to USA Today. Famously, Simpson was accused of killing ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson, Justin's mother, in 1994. Simpson was acquitted of all charges connected to the double homicide, but decades later, his legacy remains stained because of it. For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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27-01-2025
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O.J. Simpson's Estate Lock Horns With His Son Over Home He Lived In Before His Death
It has been nearly a year since O.J. Simpson died from a battle with prostate cancer; however, his chapter is not yet over, thanks to an issue with his estate. According to new reports, the late NFL star's lawyer and son are at odds over the rights to one of his homes. The legal rep, who is also the estate's executor, filed a suit against Justin Simpson and his Primary Holdings company. O.J. Simpson's longtime attorney called out his son for not following his final wishes. The legal drama comes months after the estate executor revealed he might have to butt heads with Justin to cover the deceased mounting debts. Malcolm LaVergne, the attorney serving as the special administrator of O.J.'s estate, slammed Justin for moving into his father's home and refusing to leave. The legal rep explained in his lawsuit that the late athlete's son had purchased the property through his LLC Primary Holdings. LaVergne claimed the company bought the home O.J. had been living in when he died through a deal. The terms of their agreement allegedly stated that Primary Holdings would own the property to protect O.J.'s financial interests and shield the house against creditor claims. However, Justin broke the agreement by moving into the home after his father's death while claiming he was entitled to the property as the owner of Primary Holdings. On that note, O.J.'s son refused to vacate the property, nor did he agree to pay back the alleged payments the deceased made in the past. LaVergne stressed that O.J. never wished to separate the house from his estate and had made the house payments, not Justin. Therefore, the attorney argued the latter was going against his late father's will by refusing to leave the home, per TMZ. Last August, The Blast reported that LaVergne had hinted at a rift between him and O.J.'s son. He referenced him while lamenting the mounting debts his late employer had left behind, revealing he needed millions to cover the bills. LaVergne hoped to bring in part of the massive sum by selling O.J.'s "forever" home in Las Vegas for over $269,000. However, he noted that the sale might not be a smooth transaction because he might have to butt heads with Justin, who helped his father purchase the property in 2022. Additionally, the estate executor claimed he faced "strong resistance" in his efforts to clear O.J.'s debts. Although he did not mention Justin, LaVergne implied the resistance came from the deceased's family, noting O.J.'s personal belongings were missing and he wanted them back. O.J. fell from grace after he was suspected of the murders of his former wife, Nicole Brown, and her friend, Ron Goldman, in 1994. Although he was acquitted of the charges, the case left him with a massive debt of $33.5 million. The court ordered the former NFL Most Valuable Player titleholder to pay the large sum to the victims' families, $33.5 million as he was later found liable for the crime. Because O.J. failed to settle the debt in 1997, the interest on the judgment reportedly increased the bill to around $100 million. If that wasn't bad enough, the State of California slammed O.J.'s estate with a $500K tax lien last year. Per the executor, these debts made the estate "virtually worthless," and LaVergne desperately searched for ways to fund the estate and pay back creditors. Following O.J.'s death from prostate cancer in April 2024, The Blast shared that LaVergne had debunked his family's claims of being by his side when he died. The estate executor shut down the narrative in an interview, revealing the deceased had passed away in the presence of a "close family member." As for why O.J.'s children couldn't be next to him in his last moments, LaVergne stressed that their absence did not diminish the love between the father and his kids. "You have to remember that they've shared O.J. with the world their entire lives," he said, adding: "At first, they shared good O.J. But still he was famous. And then, in 1994 on, they kind of had to share bad boy O.J. with the world. But at the end of the day, these children just lost a father." LaVergne's claims about the love between O.J. and his children were confirmed later in August when they immortalized their father's memory. The Blast covered that the legal rep confirmed the touching gesture in a statement, noting four of O.J.'s adult children had agreed to the deal. Arnelle, Jason, Sydney, and Justin Simpson converted their father's ashes into jewelry, but LaVergne did not specify their chosen type. However, cremation jewelry typically featured necklaces or bracelets with miniature urns as pendants. The process reportedly cost $4,243.06, covering the cremation, jewelry, and death certificates. Although O.J.'s children were not by his side when he died, their decision to keep him close to their hearts showcased their love for him. Will his other kids band with Justin in his fight against the estate executor, or will they stay neutral?
