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How I Helped OJ Get Away With Murder

O.J. SimpsonRemember when the Goldman Family (in particular, Fred and Kim Goldman: father and sister of Ron Goldman) came out with the hypothetically based book that was taken from O.J.’s words: If I Did It: Confessions of the Killer? O.J. Simpson must have felt that he was getting absolutely no love after his lawyers convinced America a jury that if it doesn’t fit, you must acquit. I bet O.J. will really hate life once his agent of 18 years comes out with a new book in April, right around the time that O.J. will be on trial for armed-robbery and kidnapping charges in Las Vegas.

O.J.’s former sports agent, Mike Gilbert, came up with quite the title for his upcoming best seller: How I Helped OJ Get Away With Murder. Forget hypotheticals, Gilbert is going to just come out and state the facts.

This from The First Post:

Gilbert, who claims to have represented Simpson for 18 years, will “detail OJ’s late-night confession” and offer new evidence showing that Simpson did kill his ex-wife and Goldman.

Gilbert also promises “information on Gilbert’s crucial role in obtaining the not guilty verdict and why he stayed silent for so long.”

The Make-a-Wish Foundation will receive a portion of the money earned from sale of Gilbert’s book. Not sure why this particular charity was picked, but if How I Helped OJ Get Away With Murder is not juicy enough, you can at least know that your hard earned money is going to a noble organization.

By Darren Heitner

Darren Adam Heitner, Esq., is a preeminent sports attorney and the founder of Heitner Legal, P.L.L.C., a Fort Lauderdale-based law firm specializing in sports law, contract negotiations, intellectual property, and arbitration. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2010 and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, magna cum laude, from the University of Florida in 2007, where he was named Valedictorian of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Admitted to practice in the state bars of Florida, New York, and the District of Columbia, as well as multiple federal courts, Darren also serves as a certified arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association.

As an adjunct professor, Darren imparts his expertise through teaching Sports Law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) at the University of Miami School of Law in the Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law LL.M. program. His scholarly contributions include authoring several books published by the American Bar Association, such as How to Play the Game: What Every Sports Attorney Needs to Know, and numerous articles in prominent publications like Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and Above the Law. His thought leadership in NIL has earned him recognition as one of the foremost experts by The Wall Street Journal, USA TODAY, and On3, and he has been lauded as a “power player in NIL deals” by Action Network and a “top sports trademark attorney” by Sportico.

Darren’s passion for sports law led him to establish Sports Agent Blog on December 31, 2005, initially titled “I Want To Be A Sports Agent.” The platform, created as a New Year’s resolution, has grown into a cornerstone of the sports agency community, offering in-depth analysis of industry trends, legal disputes, and agent-player dynamics. His commitment to the field is further evidenced by his representation of numerous athletes and sports agents, as well as his prior role as an Adjunct Professor at Indiana University Bloomington, where he developed and taught a course on Sport Agency Management from 2011 to 2014.

Darren’s contributions have been recognized with prestigious honors, including the University of Florida’s 40 Under 40 Award, the University of Florida Levin College of Law’s Outstanding Young Alumnus Award, and designation as the best lawyer in Fort Lauderdale by Fort Lauderdale Magazine. He remains an active voice in the sports law community, sharing insights through his weekly NIL newsletter and his X posts, engaging a broad audience on legal developments in sports.

3 replies on “How I Helped OJ Get Away With Murder”

Have you read the book since you posted this? I just finished it, and it is pretty incredible. I know, I know–I sound crazy and sympathetic. But honestly, this book looks tabloid, but it’s not. Gilbert comes clean about everything. Yes, everyone knows OJ did it. But Gilbert delves into why, how, when, etc. He tells how he made the glove not fit O.J.’s hand, how O.J. made money in jail, and basically how OJ went from super sports star to murderer. It is really a heart-wrenching book. I know I sound completely nuts saying that, but it is really a story of the human condition. I would encourage people to just go to Amazon and read a couple of pages using search inside and you’ll see what I mean. This book is good. And I’m not into tabloids, at all. I just picked it up started reading a few pages and was hooked. I can’t explain it. This book is a tragedy and a really good read all at the same time.

And for anybody that is a sports agent, I think you will be able to relate to Mike in an odd way – in a career way not in an I-Helped-A-Murderer type way.

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