O.J. Simpson’s Estate to Pay Ron Goldman’s Father Nearly $60 Million | Crime Alert 5PM 11.8.25

Nearly three decades after the civil judgment against O.J. Simpson, his estate is finally taking steps to pay Fred Goldman—father of Ron Goldman, who was killed alongside Nicole Brown Simpson in 1994.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Crime al Art hourly update, breaking crime news. Now I'm
Nicole Parton. Nearly three decades after the civil judgment against O. J. Simpson,
his estate is finally taking steps to pay Fred Goldman,
father of Ron Goldman, who was killed alongside Nicole Brown
Simpson in nineteen ninety four. For more, here's crime Stori's

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Dave Mack.

Speaker 2 (00:21):
More than thirty one years after Simpson is found liable
for the deaths of Nicole and Ron, Simpson's estate finally
agrees to pay damages to Goldman's family. Simpson's estate has
agreed to pay Ron's father, Fred fifty eight million dollars
plus interest. It's unclear what spurred the change of heart,
executor Malcolm Laverne previously swearing to never pay Goldman a dollar.

Speaker 1 (00:42):
The figure includes the original figment from nineteen ninety seven
plus thirty years of interest. Simpson was acquitted of murder
what became known as the Trial of the Century, but
later found liable in civil court. Most of that judgment
went unpaid during Simpson's lifetime. He died in April twenty
twenty four at age seventy six. Laverne says the estate

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will pay what it can by auctioning Simpson's possessions. Though
some items have been stolen, he claims he's working with
his attorneys to recover those and plans to ask the
court to approve an administrative fee for Goldman, who's helped
manage the estate's affairs. Other creditor claims, most have been rejected.
The estate will prioritize Goldman and the irs, which is

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owed federal taxes. A separate claim from California over six
hundred thousand dollars will require legal action if the state
wants to collect Fred Goldman has longtime said pursuing Simpson
in civil court was the only way to seek justice
for his son. For an end up look into the O. J.
Simpson case, tuned into Crime Stories tonight as Nancy and

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her team of experts take a deep dive into one
of Nancy Grace's most famed cases. Crime Stories is available
on Fox one, Nancy's US YouTube channel, or download Crime
Stories with Nancy Grace on your favorite podcasting app. More
crime and justice news After this In Georgia, the Sandy

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Springs Police discovered the lifeless body of an eleven year
old girl during a welfare check, leading to the arrest
of her mother on murder charges. Authorities responded to a
family's condo on Saturday after receiving a concerning call from
the girl's aunt, who reported a threatening text message from
Shannon Grimes. That's the girl's mother. When officers arrived, they

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found miss Grimes with her dead daughter, stated Sergeant Leon
mill Holland during an interview with Channel two Action News.
The identity of the young girl and the details surrounding
her death have not yet been disclosed by investigators. According
to Fulton County jail records, Grimes has been charged with
two counts of first degree murder, cruelty to children, and

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evidence tampering. Resident of the Laurel Grove condos express their
shock upon seeing the police activity that morning, saying they
couldn't believe that someone had been murdered right there among them.
Grimes was taken into custody and subsequently transported to a
hospital for a medical assessment. Warrants have been issued and
detectives are continuing their discussion with miss Grimes. Once they

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can speak with her, they will provide further details on
the charges. Milholland noted for those living in close proximity
to the mother and daughter. This tragic event has left
them deeply saddened and unsettled by what took place. Now
to Florida, where deputies in Pasco County are searching for
a missing sixteen year old girl who disappeared Wednesday afternoon

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in a residential area near Landa Lakes. According to the
Pasco Sheriff's Office, the teen, identified as Luciana vod is
five to two about one hundred and twenty pounds. She
has black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen
around two fifteen on November thirteen in the Monza Loop neighborhood.

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Deputies say she was wearing a black skirt, black sweatpants,
a black shirt, and black shoes at the time of
her disappearance. The Sheriff's office has not released details about
the circumstances leading to her disappearance, but emphasize that the
search remains active. Deputies are asking residents in the Lendo
Lakes area, particularly those living near the Monza Loop or

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neighboring subdivisions, to review home security footage, check your outdoor areas,
and report anything that may assist in the investigation. According
to officials, anyone with information on Vayoud's whereabouts should contact
the Pasco Sheriff's non emergency line at seven two seven
eight four seven eight one zero two. For the latest

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crime injustice news. Follow Crime Alert hourly update on your
favorite podcasting app with this crime Alert. I'm Nicol Harten.