O.J. Simpson, the former football star and one of the most contentious figures of the late 20th century, has passed away from cancer at age 76, according to a statement from his family on Thursday.
Simpson was a celebrated athlete, winning the Heisman Trophy at USC before embarking on a notable NFL career. However, his legacy is overshadowed by his involvement in one of the most infamous legal dramas in American history. He was charged with the murders of his ex-wife and her friend, leading to the widely televised white Bronco chase in 1994, watched by approximately 95 million people. Despite the spectacle and subsequent trial that gripped the nation, Simpson was acquitted in 1995.
Recently, new allegations have surfaced regarding Simpson’s behavior during his college years. A social media post alleges that before graduating from USC, the university settled claims with the families of two women who accused Simpson of battery and, in one case, sexual assault. These incidents, purportedly covered up by the university to protect its star athlete, have only come to light recently.
“Before OJ could graduate from USC, the university paid off two families of two blonde white girls that he had dated and battered. They had both gone to the LAPD to report it. One claimed he also sexually assaulted her in their relationship. The school had a vested interest in OJ going far in football and protected him at all costs,” says the social media post.
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These past accusations, had they been known, might have provided additional context during his murder trial, suggesting a pattern of violent behavior.
Simpson’s death marks the end of a life marked by extraordinary highs and profound lows, forever intertwined with controversy and legal intrigue.
