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Three-page loan application dated April 6, 1995, signed for Orenthal J. Simpson through attorney Taft under penalty of perjury. It reported monthly income of $111,574.60 and was introduced and read to the jury during Neill Freeman's examination.
Plaintiffs' Exhibit No. 2414 was a multi-page summary characterizing $2,818,136 in receipts as profits from murder-related activities, including the book “I Want to Tell You” ($991,743), a video ($303,500), Star tabloid photographs ($433,693), interviews ($75,300), and autographs, memorabilia, and other items ($1,013,900). The summary was described as drawn from defense-provided financial records and check copies, and Taft confirmed its accuracy when it was displayed during his redirect examination.
Net worth statement as of December 31, 1996, revised January 31, 1997, displayed as Defendants' 2424 and Exhibit 2424. Its financial-condition summary listed an Orenthal Productions Inc. Defined Benefit Pension Plan at $911,000 and Profit Sharing Plan at $3.2 million, with a note citing ERISA and California Code 704.115 exemptions; Baker later displayed the summary while arguing a negative-net-worth position.
Calculation prepared by plaintiff's expert Neill Freeman of the adjustment to deferred tax, including vested pension plan figures and a tax liability breakdown showing a $9,012,199 net adjustment to the defense's $4 million tax liability figure. Displayed on Elmo during Freeman's direct examination and challenged by defense expert Goodfriend.
Invoice No. 2012, dated October 17, 1993, billing the Buffalo Bills $41.70 for six O.J. Simpson 5-by-7 color prints, with the corresponding Buffalo Bills check stub dated November 23, 1993.
Two-page summary chart of defendant's financial condition prepared by plaintiff's expert Neill Freeman, showing defense figures alongside Freeman's adjustments and adjusted totals, culminating in a $15,703,529 net worth figure. Displayed on easel and also used on cross-examination of Leroy Taft.
Excerpt from Mark McCormick's Guide to Sports Marketing, including a “Top Endorsers” list of athlete earnings from endorsements and other off-field ventures. Introduced during Roesler's examination; on redirect, Gelblum clarified that the figures included autograph and memorabilia revenue as well as traditional endorsements.
An autographed O.J. Simpson phone calling card depicting him in a Buffalo Bills uniform. Used during Roesler's examination to illustrate autograph valuation variables and marked for identification during redirect; introduced by different parties under both Defendant's Exhibit 2423 and Plaintiff's 2423.
Plaintiffs' exhibit containing financial calculations described as apparently reflecting Roesler's analysis of Simpson's earnings capacity in support of punitive damages. The defense challenged the calculations as relying on future earnings rather than present net worth.
Report, declaration, and deposition materials concerning Mark Roesler's valuation of Simpson's name and likeness. The rows describe projections of $1 million to $1.5 million annually from autographs and $2 million to $3 million annually overall, with an approximately $24.5 million present value over 25 years; Freeman discussed Roesler's work as the basis for a roughly $25 million valuation.
Tuff Stuff magazine, a memorabilia price guide listing suggested values for sports celebrity autographs. Introduced as Plaintiffs' 2420 during Roesler's testimony showing autograph values for sports celebrities; additional pages from May 1996 and February 1997 issues showed Simpson's autograph offered at $75. Also discussed by defense memorabilia expert Bruce Fromong.
Roesler's summary of trademark search results for Simpson's six pending trademark applications. Leroy Taft testified that none of the six trademarks had generated revenue.
Bar chart titled 'Orenthal James Simpson Net Worth Reported by Simpson,' showing quarterly net worth figures as reported by Simpson from December 1993 through December 1996. Introduced by plaintiff's expert Neill Freeman to illustrate the abrupt drop from approximately $8–11 million to approximately $538,000 at the start of litigation.
Copy of the complaint in Orenthal Productions v. John Doe et al., a suit asserting misappropriation of Simpson's name and likeness similar to Simpson v. Choi.
Copy of the complaint in Simpson v. Choi, filed September 20, 1995, asserting commercial misappropriation of likeness and trademark infringement against the defendant.
Transcript of the January 25, 1995 CNN Larry King show segment capturing Kim Goldman’s on-air call confronting Sharon Rufo, introduced as Exhibit 1001.
Table calculating the present value of Simpson's NFL pension at $175,592, based on a 24-year life expectancy at a 7% discount rate. Introduced by plaintiff's expert Neill Freeman.
Globe magazine publication marked as Plaintiff's Exhibit 2305 and received after counsel stated there was no objection.
Document containing Jason Simpson’s current home address, introduced and marked for identification as Plaintiffs’ Exhibit 181.
Contract bearing Robert Groden's signature with the Globe tabloid for $50,000 in connection with JFK autopsy photographs; marked for identification and used to impeach Groden.
Plaintiffs’ 207, a document identifying an individual whom Shapiro asked Cowlings to approach as a potential financial contributor to Simpson’s defense. It was marked for identification and withheld from the public record by agreement, with the name redacted at Cowlings’ request.
Freeman's computation of the present value of Simpson's name, likeness, and trademark rights, calculated at $24,880,568, based on Roesler's projected $2–3 million in annual earnings.
Chart showing O.J. Simpson autograph price changes across four time periods: pre-June 1994, June 1994–October 1995 (incarceration), November 1995–May 1996, and June 1996–present. Introduced during Roesler's examination; disputed by the defense as to whether it was a deposition exhibit.
Summary of 20 contracts for Simpson's name and likeness, with 19 of the 20 executed after June 1994. Introduced and displayed to the jury during Roesler's examination.
Indianapolis Star/Indianapolis News article quoting Mark Roesler as saying Simpson's commercial viability or endorsement value was “virtually zero.” It was displayed and referenced during cross-examination to challenge Roesler's valuation testimony; Roesler confirmed the quotation but said it was limited to one revenue category.
Orenthal Productions balance sheet dated February 15, 1996, showing a $1,043,091 liability to Simpson. It was discussed to challenge the $1 valuation of Orenthal Productions in a defense-prepared financial statement and was later shown to Leroy Taft on redirect examination.
Orenthal Productions records concerning approximately $826,000 in Honeybaked Ham proceeds included receipt ledgers previously provided to the plaintiffs and other bookkeeping records at Taft's office concerning disposition of the proceeds that had not been produced because they were not specifically requested.
Bank statement showing a $5,000 payment from O.J. Simpson to Dr. Reichardt. Referenced across two sessions of Reichardt's deposition; held by Reichardt's accountant and stipulated to be mailed to Petrocelli and shared with all counsel.
A video produced by Hoffman about evidence in Simpson's criminal case was marketed through an 800 number and infomercials and sold commercially.
A subpoena duces tecum served on Leroy Taft and a court order for financial records were referenced during his testimony. Gelblum reviewed the subpoena and said it did not specifically cover Honeybaked Ham disbursement records.
Deposition material from Taft, Simpson's business manager, concerning confidential pages 9–10 about net-worth statements prepared for internal personal financial use rather than litigation, and references to 20–50 discussions with potential licensees during a 4.5-month period after October 1995. Publication of the confidential excerpt was sought but excluded after an objection; the licensing material was discussed as a basis for an opinion.
Additional references (43)
Brief references from transcripts that don't warrant an individual page. Each has a single source or is mentioned only in passing.
- 'I Want to Tell You' Book (Approximately $1 Million Earned) — The book 'I Want to Tell You,' written while Simpson was in jail, was described during closing argument as having earned approximately $1 million.
- $70,000 Unexplained Bank Deposit — Bank deposit of $70,000 with no explanation, identified by Petrocelli as inconsistent with the reported $600 in autograph income over the preceding six months. Referenced to suggest hidden assets.
- Apollo House, San Francisco (Simpson's Mother's Property) — Apollo house in San Francisco purchased in 1969 for $26,000 for Simpson's mother, deeded to her, and later deeded back to Simpson before her surgery. Discussed during Leroy Taft's cross-examination.
- Bank Records for OJ Simpson Enterprises and a Second Account — Neill Freeman reviewed bank account records for OJ Simpson Enterprises and a second account. The records showed $77,341 in deposits during December 1996.
- Beckett Magazine and Sports Collectors Digest (Memorabilia Price Guides) — Beckett Magazine and Sports Collectors Digest, described as major memorabilia price guides, were discussed by Bruce Fromong.
- CNA Insurance Policy (Legal Fees Coverage) — CNA insurance policy whose coverage and payment amounts were applied to Simpson's legal fees. Subpoenaed and disputed; the court ordered disclosure of the amounts only.
- Cutlery Trademark Application (Filed Within Four Weeks of the Murders) — A trademark application for cutlery, including knives, described during closing argument as having been filed within four weeks of the murders.
- Design Wrap Partnership Agreement and Business Cards — Design Wrap partnership agreement and business cards discussed during Kimberly Goldman’s deposition as documents she had seen.
- Freeman Income Schedule, July 1994–April 1996 ($600 in Autograph Income) — Neill Freeman's income schedule covering July 8, 1994, through April 10, 1996, showed $600 in autograph and memorabilia income. Leroy Taft said the figure might be correct for that period but could not confirm it.
- Freeman Testimony on Net Worth Without the $25 Million Memorabilia Valuation — During closing argument, counsel read and discussed testimony from the plaintiff's CPA expert Freeman concerning the $25 million memorabilia valuation. The cited testimony was characterized as acknowledging that removing that figure would produce a negative net worth.
- Globe Tabloid Issue of December 31, 1991 — Copy of the Globe tabloid dated December 31, 1991, with a cover story on JFK autopsy photographs; shown to Robert Groden for identification.
- Industry Price-Guide Discussion of Simpson Autograph Value — In a discussion of industry price guides, Gelblum proposed that Simpson's autograph ranked among the top five for living athletes. Bruce Fromong responded that a top-ten ranking was possible.
- K-1 Tax Form for May Medical Building (49.5% Partnership Interest) — A federal K-1 related to a 49.5% partnership interest in the May Medical building. Freeman reviewed it in a challenge to the defense's deferred-tax liability figure.
- K-1 Tax Form: May Medical Associates (Tax Year 1994) — A 1994 K-1 for May Medical Associates, referenced during Neill Freeman's cross-examination as a source of inconsistencies in tax-liability figures.
- Kardashian Monthly Invoices to Simpson (Criminal Trial Period) — Monthly invoices Robert Kardashian submitted to Simpson during the criminal trial, covering approximately one year of billing. Their existence was confirmed during Kardashian's deposition after a prolonged privilege dispute, while their details remained blocked.
- Los Angeles Times Poll on Public Sentiment Toward Simpson — Los Angeles Times poll conducted the day before Roesler's redirect examination. Compared by Roesler to polls from approximately a year earlier to support his view that public sentiment toward Simpson had remained consistent.
- Nicole Brown Simpson Estate Stipulated Damages ($250 Clothing) — A $250 stipulated damages figure for the Nicole Brown Simpson estate, representing compensation for clothing. Discussed as the baseline for any punitive award attributable to that estate.
- O.J. and Nicole Simpson Prenuptial Agreement — Prenuptial agreement between O.J. Simpson and Nicole Brown Simpson, including the transfer of San Francisco property.
- OJ Simpson 1970 Rookie Football Card ($120 Listed, Unsellable at $50) — O.J. Simpson's 1970 rookie football card, listed at $120 in price guides but reportedly unsellable at $50. Discussed by Bruce Fromong during his testimony on the state of the Simpson memorabilia market.
- OJ Simpson Jet Ski (For Sale) — O.J. Simpson's personal jet ski, offered for sale. Discussed by Bruce Fromong during his testimony on Simpson's assets and available memorabilia.
- Orange County Custody Payment Order ($188,000) — An $188,000 custody payment to Orange County ordered by the court. Referenced by the defense as an additional liability in Simpson's financial condition.
- Orenthal Productions Income from CNA Policy and Honeybaked Ham Franchise — During Leroy Taft's cross-examination, Orenthal Productions was described as receiving approximately $800,000 from a CNA insurance-policy sale and the Honeybaked Ham franchise.
- Pigskins, Inc. / Cornerstone Company / Honeybaked Ham Partnership — Pigskins, Inc., Simpson's entity holding a 50% partnership in Cornerstone Company, which owned Honeybaked Ham stores. Discussed during Leroy Taft's cross-examination as part of Simpson's asset holdings.
- Reichardt Bank Records, Bank of America Brentwood Branch — Bank records from the Bank of America Brentwood branch, potentially showing financial transactions between Dr. Reichardt and O.J. Simpson. Discussed in Reichardt's deposition; Reichardt agreed to obtain and produce them.
- Roesler Closing Testimony: Commercial Endorsement Value and Memorabilia Market — Testimony of plaintiff's expert Mark Roesler on Simpson's commercial endorsement value and memorabilia market, read from transcript and discussed during Baker's closing argument to undercut the $25 million figure using Roesler's own admissions.
- Roesler Deposition Passage on Simpson Movie-Role Earnings — Passage from Mark Roesler's deposition, identified as page 276/page 28, lines 2–5, concerning possible Simpson movie-role earnings of $500,000 to $3 million. It was read aloud during cross-examination to impeach Roesler's trial testimony.
- Roesler Written Expert Report (Printed at MSK Offices) — Written expert opinion and report prepared by plaintiff's expert Mark Roesler. Printed the morning of his deposition at plaintiff's attorneys' Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp offices; challenged by Baker as suggesting improper preparation, with Roesler explaining he uses a laptop but not a printer.
- Salinger Checks to Rosa Lopez — Two checks from the Salingers totaling approximately $636 and paid to Rosa Lopez when she departed on February 10.
- San Francisco Condominium Gifted to Nicole upon Marriage — During his testimony, O.J. Simpson discussed a San Francisco condominium described as having been gifted to Nicole upon their marriage, as background to the Bundy purchase and related tax liability.
- Simpson Net Worth Balance Sheet (Internally Prepared, ~$8M / $7,500) — Internally prepared net worth balance sheet for O.J. Simpson showing approximately $8 million, later revised to approximately $7,500 net worth. Disputed during the civil trial damages phase.
- Simpson Pension Plan Loan (1977, Repaid 1996) — Marvin Goodfriend discussed a Simpson pension-plan loan taken in 1977 and repaid in 1996.
- Simpson Phone Cards (Failed Venture, -$200,000+) — O.J. Simpson phone cards bearing his face, name, and signature — a failed commercial venture that lost over $200,000. Discussed during Leroy Taft's cross-examination to challenge the claim that Simpson's autograph and memorabilia market had dried up.
- Suit Worn by Simpson at Criminal Verdict (For Sale) — The suit worn by O.J. Simpson on the day of the criminal verdict, offered for sale. Discussed by Bruce Fromong during his testimony on the Simpson memorabilia market.
- Summary of Simpson Attorney Fees (Feb 1996 Stipulation) — One-page summary of attorney fees — including criminal defense, investigators, experts, and civil attorneys' fees — produced pursuant to a February 1996 stipulation with Judge Haber.
- Time Magazine Article Simpson Asked Marcus Allen to Contradict — Time magazine article that Simpson characterized as portraying him negatively and wanted Marcus Allen to contradict publicly. Allen testified that he had not read it and could not recall its contents or the requested contradiction.
- Trademark Application: 'Juice' Mark (Five Weeks Post-Murders) — Trademark application for the 'Juice' mark, filed approximately five weeks after the murders. Leroy Taft confirmed his signature on the application.
- Trademark Application: 'O.J. Simpson' Name (July 21, 1994) — Intent-to-use trademark application for the 'O.J. Simpson' name for additional goods, filed July 21, 1994 — approximately five weeks after the murders. Leroy Taft confirmed his signature and intent.
- Trademark Application: 'O.J. Simpson' Name (May 8, 1995) — Trademark application for the 'O.J. Simpson' name for jewelry, paper goods, games, and similar goods, filed May 8, 1995, during the criminal trial. Leroy Taft confirmed his signature.
- Trademark Application: 'Team O.J. Justice For All' (April 1996) — Intent-to-use trademark application for 'Team O.J. Justice For All' for jewelry, clothing, toys, and sporting goods, filed April 1996. Leroy Taft confirmed he was the filing correspondent.
- Trademark Application: 'The Juice' Phone Cards (January 1996) — Actual-use trademark application for 'The Juice' for prepaid telephone calling cards, filed January 1996. Leroy Taft confirmed his signature on the application.
- Two Dismissed Simpson Name/Likeness Lawsuits — Two lawsuits filed by Simpson to protect his name and likeness, both of which were dismissed with prejudice. Discussed during Leroy Taft's testimony.
- Two Simpson Pension Plans Described as Inaccessible — In his opening statement, Robert Baker said Simpson could not access two pension plans and discussed them in connection with Simpson's financial condition.
- USA Today Poll on Simpson Unfavorability — USA Today poll showing that 74 percent of white Americans viewed Simpson unfavorably. Referenced by Baker on cross-examination to challenge Roesler's claim that Simpson retained significant commercial popularity.