O.J. Simpson's 'If I Did It' to be published

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Originally Posted by gldstwmn

I hadn't quite thought about it that way but you're right.

And - FG is using the work of the man who allegedly murdered his son to pay it. That just rubs me the wrong way. In other words, suppose OJ had personally gotten the rights from the sale of this book and then the court attached those rights in payment of the civil judgement - would FG have objected then? Considering he is looking to make money in this current way, it is likely he would not have. FG only objected to the initial publication because the money was to go to a trust for OJ's kids and, therefore, outside of the grasp of the civil court's jurisdiction to enforce the monetary award. So, I conclude that it is not the story FG objects to, it is the fact that FG is not getting the money made off of it. AND - this is FG's right to do this. I just think it is tacky just as I thought it was tacky for OJ to do it.