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What happens to Simpson if he loses the case depends partly on how big the judgment is against him. If the judgment is large enough, he may well declare bankruptcy. He would be likely to lose his home on Rockingham and perhaps his property in San Francisco. He would probably have 25% of his income attached for at least the next 20 years. It is difficult to forecast his future earnings, but Simpson's public image and celebrity still have market value. He has already earned $3 million from a combination of sales of his book I Want to Tell You, of postacquittal photos to the Star tabloid and foreign publications, and of various sports promotions, including cards and statues.
Whatever happens, most of his $3 million-plus net worth would be protected. He could borrow against his retirement funds to buy a new home and bridge the gap until his pension checks started arriving. In the meantime, rumors still swirl about Simpson's hidden money. There is one piece of evidence that suggests, in spite of his protestations, that he just might have some free cash. Last summer, after he complained publicly about his dire finances, Simpson was able to come up with $685,248 to clear an IRS lien on his home.