Orenthal James SimsponHe says OJ Simpson, who died at the age of 76 this Wednesday, April 10, his family announced on social networks: “Our father, Orenthal James Simpson, passed away in his battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren.”
Beyond his football exploits and his popularity in America in the 1980s, OJ Simpson was best known for being accused of killing his ex-wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ronald Goldman.. A disconcerting and highly publicized story, the trial of which (renamed the “trial of the century”) was broadcast live on television, followed by millions of viewers, and which was even adapted into a series. Despite (a lot of) damning evidence, “OJ” ultimately was acquitted.
A non-disclosure agreement to cover up domestic violence
Since the announcement of his death yesterday, tongues have been wagging and many internet users have questioned his innocence. Among them, Nicole Minet, a former student of USC, the college where Simpson studied. In a long post on X, she claims that Simpson’s legal team tried to hide a case of domestic violencewhile still attending school at the plant: “ I’ve waited 29 years to tell this story of OJ and his years at USC. Now that he is dead (burning in hell), I have a story to tell, for which I signed a confidentiality agreement which is no longer valid today. »
While she was administrative assistant to the dean of student affairs at this university, one day in 1995, while the trial was in full preparation and OJ Simpson had been in detention for six months, two of Simpson’s lawyers, Roberto Shapiro AND Robert Kardashian (also former students) met his boss. “ The meeting lasted about 30 minutes. After they left, (…) my boss lit a cigarette for the first time in years and told me I had to sign a non-disclosure agreement because I could confirm that OJ’s lawyers were there. » Then he explains the purpose of the meeting:
Before OJ could graduate from USC, the university paid two families of two white girls he had dated and beaten. They reported it to the Los Angeles police. One claimed he also sexually assaulted her during their relationship. The school had a vested interest in OJ going far in football and protected him at all costs. (…) So a big check was written, given to my boss and off they went. I will never forget this check.
Nicole Minet
Visit essential for OJ Simpson’s lawyers, believing it was preferable that this story never sees the light of day in the context of this double murder trial, including femicide. “ Have you ever heard of it? NO. This is the power that money allows. », says Nicole Minet on X. She further states that after the acquittal she changed her law major for a double major in philosophy/psychology: “ I realized that I could do more than harm society if I pursued the law. »
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, or simply wants to learn more about the topic:
- 3919 and the government website Let’s stop THE violence
- Our practical article My boyfriend hit me: how to react, what to do when you are a victim of violence in your relationship?
- The association Forward and its help chat available on How do we love each other?
Listen to Apéro des Daronnes, Madmoizelle’s show that aims to break down taboos on parenting.
Source: Madmoizelle
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