The Rise and Fall — and Fall Again — of OJ Simpson

Simpson Loses Wrongful-Death Suit
In a 1997 civil trial, where the standards for guilt are lower than in criminal proceedings, Simpson was found liable for the deaths of his ex-wife and Goldman. He was ordered to pay $25 million in punitive damages divided between the victims' families and $8.5 million in compensatory damages to the Goldman estate. Despite efforts by Goldman's parents, Fred and Pattie, above, much of the judgment remains unpaid since a law protects Simpson's NFL pension from being used to satisfy the judgment. In 1999, the Goldmans received less than $500,000 from the auctioning of Simpson's Heisman and other personal property.

• O.J. Simpson Found Guilty