O.J.'s new book "If I Did It, Here?s How It Happened"

[GoPackGo]

Originally posted by: Whoozyerdaddy
OJ is now, officially, the dumbest guy ever. After you get away with murder you should shrink away, become invisible for the rest of your life and hope that everyone forgets about you. Giving an interview on how you'd do it IF you had in fact done it (which I didn't... this is all just hypothetical :disgust: ) is just... wow.


And why is his lawyer letting him do this? Remind me never to hire that guy.

OJ got away with murder.

Because of Double Jeopardy he can't be tried again.

After the jury found him not guilty he could have screamed in the courtroom "ha ha you fools I killed the B1tch." and nothing could be done.

This book is basically him telling everyone what he did, how and why.

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

I hope Ron Goldmans parents had some say in this as well as oj's children, nice of this piece of scum to dredge up a 10 year old 'unsolved' murder just to make a buck. I hope Buffalo tears his name down from the 'Great Bills Players". He needs to go away and rot someplace for a very long time. I was completely shocked that anyone, any station, even fox would run this.

 

[tomywishbone]

OJ killed two people, and then lied about it, and now he's on TV. bush lied about it, and then killed thousands, and he's on TV every day. It's TV, just turn the channel.

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[Don Vito Corleone]

Originally posted by: TheAdvocate
Vito,

Do you think the Goldman family could seek an injunction, based partially on the wrongful death suit, under a theory of outrageous conduct/emotional distress or the like?

I have to admit, I have a legal background, and I don't know the answer to this. I've never practiced in this area.

No, I can't see how that would be possible. I imagine a court would be particularly hesitant to enjoin OJ here since it would be a priori censorship. As you may recall from Torts, succeeding on an Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress claim requires that the defendant has engaged in tortious behavior that is so emotionally traumatic to the plaintiff that he requires medical treatment (most states actually require physical manifestations of the trauma). I don't see how OJ speaking out could be considered tortious under the circumstances.

The issue that occurs to me vis a vis the Goldman family is that I don't see how OJ will be permitted to keep the money from this. They have a large, unsatisfied judgment against him from the wrongful-death verdict, and it has been my understanding that he was only allowed to keep limited, pre-incident assets, as well as his NFL pension (which is, IIRC, in the neighborhood of $250K/year). I don't know how they can structure his payment for this book and program to avoid garnishment by the Goldmans. It may be that Florida law (IIRC he lives there) creates a top-end limit for garnishment that will still allow him to keep a handsome sum - honestly I don't practice in this body of law, nor am I licensed in Florida, so I don't really know.

 

[Corbett]

Originally posted by: tomywishbone
OJ killed two people, and then lied about it, and now he's on TV. bush lied about it, and then killed thousands, and he's on TV every day. It's TV, just turn the channel.

Prove Bush lied.

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

Originally posted by: Whoozyerdaddy
OJ is now, officially, the dumbest guy ever. After you get away with murder you should shrink away, become invisible for the rest of your life and hope that everyone forgets about you. Giving an interview on how you'd do it IF you had in fact done it (which I didn't... this is all just hypothetical :disgust: ) is just... wow.


And why is his lawyer letting him do this? Remind me never to hire that guy.

He really has nothing to lose at this point IMO. He is such an iconic figure that nearly all Americans have either taken a side in his case or don't care one way or the other. He faces no legal risk even if he came out with a wholesale confession on national TV. He has demonstrated such shamelessness to this point that I am not entirely surprised he would do this. As far as I'm concerned he should be shunned by decent society, but I suppose that has already happened to a large extent. On some level I think I'd feel better toward him if he came forward with a sincere, heartfelt confession (not that I think that's what this is - this is a completely cynical, exploitative move IMO).

 

[GTaudiophile]

I wonder what happens if the first line of his book reads, "I admit it! I killed my wife and Ron Goldman. Want to know how I did it and remain a free man? Then read on!"

No doubt bounty hunters would come out of the wood work. He would be killed sooner or later.

 

[Craig234]

Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
All you can do is not tune in or buy the book.

That's my plan. I think it's disgusting for people to indulge their unhealthy appetites in ways that help a murderer, and disgusting for Fox to exploit the situation.

 

[smack Down]

Originally posted by: P.O.W.
Fox is a business entity. OJ's appearance will draw viewers. More viewers equals more money for commercial time.

An a crack house is just a business entity, more crack heads equals more money. Of couse that doesn't make it more ethical it makes it less.

 

[trenchfoot]

i'm not as much interested in reading about and watching oj make a complete *$^&&#$!^&*&^* of himself again by doing this, as i'm more intrigued about the reviews and commentary that follows, especially from those that believe he didn't commit those crimes.

i don't know who cooked up this scheme, but if it was oj that masterminded it all, i'd say it fits him well to dream this up and actually go ahead with it. i kind'a think it's his way of getting back at those that have (justifiably in my opinion) vilified him and virtually spit in his face for his behaviour in the aftermath of the murders.

to me, the prime motivation behind the development of the book and this "special" is not the gobs of cash that's going to be spread around from this upcoming spectacle; it's oj's perverted ego and his twisted sense of wanting to always be the center of attention that's behind it all. his urge to win at all costs and triumph over his enemies is frightening as well and at the least rather horrifying when applied to the crimes he's been found innocent of.

more importantly though imo, is the idea that publishing and airing this deliberate attempt at mocking justice for oj's purposes is as heinous as the actual double murders itself.

will i watch it or read it? probably not. but then again, i don't read romance novels, watch soaps, "reality" shows, singing contests and "the brady bunch" re-runs either.

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[Schadenfroh]

Wow....... just wow........

I have got to read this.

 

[TheAdvocate]

Originally posted by: DonVito
The issue that occurs to me vis a vis the Goldman family is that I don't see how OJ will be permitted to keep the money from this. They have a large, unsatisfied judgment against him from the wrongful-death verdict, and it has been my understanding that he was only allowed to keep limited, pre-incident assets, as well as his NFL pension (which is, IIRC, in the neighborhood of $250K/year). I don't know how they can structure his payment for this book and program to avoid garnishment by the Goldmans. It may be that Florida law (IIRC he lives there) creates a top-end limit for garnishment that will still allow him to keep a handsome sum - honestly I don't practice in this body of law, nor am I licensed in Florida, so I don't really know.

Thanks. And I scanned the Florida law and saw only a head of household exemption above the federal one. It was relatively minor - about $500/week, I believe. So even it applies, he should not be able to avoid garnishment. I also read on another board that he got a $3.5 million advance. If that's the case, the Goldman family should be after that, post haste.

 

[steppinthrax]

Originally posted by: TheAdvocate

Originally posted by: DonVito
The issue that occurs to me vis a vis the Goldman family is that I don't see how OJ will be permitted to keep the money from this. They have a large, unsatisfied judgment against him from the wrongful-death verdict, and it has been my understanding that he was only allowed to keep limited, pre-incident assets, as well as his NFL pension (which is, IIRC, in the neighborhood of $250K/year). I don't know how they can structure his payment for this book and program to avoid garnishment by the Goldmans. It may be that Florida law (IIRC he lives there) creates a top-end limit for garnishment that will still allow him to keep a handsome sum - honestly I don't practice in this body of law, nor am I licensed in Florida, so I don't really know.

Thanks. And I scanned the Florida law and saw only a head of household exemption above the federal one. It was relatively minor - about $500/week, I believe. So even it applies, he should not be able to avoid garnishment. I also read on another board that he got a $3.5 million advance. If that's the case, the Goldman family should be after that, post haste.

I think OJ is kind of making fun of the situation. I mean look at this everybody knows he did it even the judge. The jury probably feels bad for their decision. He knows though he can't be double tried. He has some sort of mental problem. But you know what I notice when I talk to a lot of black people they don't feel he did it. When I speak to a lot of white people most always I get (yeah he did it) sometime with fuming anger. Why is this???????

 

[steppinthrax]

Originally posted by: TheAdvocate

Originally posted by: DonVito
The issue that occurs to me vis a vis the Goldman family is that I don't see how OJ will be permitted to keep the money from this. They have a large, unsatisfied judgment against him from the wrongful-death verdict, and it has been my understanding that he was only allowed to keep limited, pre-incident assets, as well as his NFL pension (which is, IIRC, in the neighborhood of $250K/year). I don't know how they can structure his payment for this book and program to avoid garnishment by the Goldmans. It may be that Florida law (IIRC he lives there) creates a top-end limit for garnishment that will still allow him to keep a handsome sum - honestly I don't practice in this body of law, nor am I licensed in Florida, so I don't really know.

Thanks. And I scanned the Florida law and saw only a head of household exemption above the federal one. It was relatively minor - about $500/week, I believe. So even it applies, he should not be able to avoid garnishment. I also read on another board that he got a $3.5 million advance. If that's the case, the Goldman family should be after that, post haste.

What are the rules if he decides to contract in IRAQ is his money exempt from this. I mean he could live like a king doing that. It is worth of the risk considering what he had done.

 

[Miramonti]

This is one of the most vile stories I've ever seen. I wouldn't trust the Goldman family with a gun right now.

 

[umbrella39]

Originally posted by: Corbett

Originally posted by: tomywishbone
OJ killed two people, and then lied about it, and now he's on TV. bush lied about it, and then killed thousands, and he's on TV every day. It's TV, just turn the channel.

Prove Bush lied.

:roll:

 

[GoPackGo]

Originally posted by: umbrella39

Originally posted by: Corbett

Originally posted by: tomywishbone
OJ killed two people, and then lied about it, and now he's on TV. bush lied about it, and then killed thousands, and he's on TV every day. It's TV, just turn the channel.

Prove Bush lied.

:roll:

I don't think Bush lied. Remember if you mislead the President and present information as fact, especially if you are the head of the CIA, what do you expect the President to do?

Bush may have been game for war, heck, I was game for war against Iraq, especially after 9/11...which made it easy to get him to call the battle crys.

Now if in ten years, Bush comes out with a similar book...then you can call me on it.

 

[umbrella39]

Now see, from the second I heard Iraq being tossed around right after 9/11 I felt confident it was all bullsh!t, they had nothing to do with it, they had zero WMD, and any and all of the other drum banging that was going on. People see things differently I guess

 

[Number1]

Originally posted by: jjsole
This is one of the most vile stories I've ever seen. I wouldn't trust the Goldman family with a gun right now.

I don't normaly support vigilante justice but if there ever was a case where it was justified, this is it.

 

[Jaskalas]

Originally posted by: Number1

Originally posted by: jjsole
This is one of the most vile stories I've ever seen. I wouldn't trust the Goldman family with a gun right now.

I don't normaly support vigilante justice but if there ever was a case where it was justified, this is it.

I doubt the jury would be so kind to OJ's killer.

 

[shortylickens]

Originally posted by: techs
Can you believe it? Can you believe the bad taste of Fox to....... ?

Yes.

End Thread.

 

[Number1]

Originally posted by: Jaskalas

Originally posted by: Number1

Originally posted by: jjsole
This is one of the most vile stories I've ever seen. I wouldn't trust the Goldman family with a gun right now.

I don't normaly support vigilante justice but if there ever was a case where it was justified, this is it.

I doubt the jury would be so kind to OJ's killer.

I would be more then willing to contribute financialy to his/her dream defence team.

 

[UberNeuman]

OJ's punked show.... Juiced.

 

[nageov3t]

guy's got balls, I'll give him that.

 

[AmerDoux]

Only thing OJ will ever get from me is my contempt. Even on the outside chance that he did not commit these crimes, he is pretty freakin' twisted to try and garner attention and/or money from the murder of his ex-wife. I cannot imagine how this is going FUBAR their kids minds.