Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman‘s households are slamming O.J. Simpson‘s “In Memoriam” tribute on the BET Awards … calling it completely inappropriate.
Fred Goldman, Ron’s father, tells TMZ he cannot wrap his head across the O.J. tribute … saying there was completely no constructive spin on his inclusion within the phase, which was launched as honoring Black excellence misplaced within the final yr.
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Fred insists, although they most likely will not, BET ought to problem an apology … telling us, “I believe they should not embrace anybody of that caliber — a spouse beater, assassin … cannot think about why they would come with somebody like that.”
He calls it a slap within the face to his and Nicole’s households … insisting BET ought to’ve exercised extra thought and sensitivity earlier than making such a choice.
Nicole’s sister Tanya echoed the identical sentiment, telling TMZ, “It’s inappropriate to offer an abuser and assassin recognition.”
Tanya mentioned, “Whoever considered doing that owes each home violence sufferer an apology…and that’s together with our household. And, they need to be fired.”
You’ll bear in mind Simpson was arrested and charged with the murders of Nicole and Ron in 1994 … however the jury discovered him not responsible of the double homicides. Later, the jury within the wrongful loss of life lawsuit discovered him chargeable for killing them.
TMZ’s Tubi doc, “O.J. How He Really Did It,” chronicles Harvey Levin‘s expertise masking the homicide trial … with never-before-heard tales in regards to the case.
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Back to the BET Awards … of us within the stay viewers appeared caught off guard when O.J.’s image flashed on display screen through the “In Memoriam” phase, as an uncomfortable silence fell over the room for just a few seconds.
O.J. died in April at age 76 from prostate most cancers, following a number of months in hospice care, drawing blended reactions — some honored the athlete, whereas others could not separate him from his notorious previous.
We’ve reached out to BET … to this point, no phrase again.