Denise Brown is the older sister of Nicole Brown Simpson, who was found murdered in Los Angeles in June of 1994. Brown is also the head of the Nicole Brown Foundation, which raises awareness against domestic violence.
Denise Brown weighed in on singer Rihanna reestablishing a relationship with abusive boyfriend, Chris Brown stating, "I think it's so important for people to understand. ... It's a reoccurring thing."ABCNews.com: From Nicole Brown Simpson... (March 11, 2009)
Nicole Brown Simpson
- Born: May 19, 1959
- Birthplace: Germany
- Married O.J. Simpson on February 2, 1985
- Raised: Garden Grove, California
- Children: Sydney Brooke Simpson, Justin Ryan Simpson
- Died: June 12, 1994
- Cause of death: Homicide
- Foundation: Nicole Brown Charitable Foundation
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July 29, 1957
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Birthplace
Germany
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Established the Nicole Brown Foundation
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Founded the foundation in 1994
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Sister Nicole Brown was murdered in 1994
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Nicole Brown Foundation raises awareness against domestic violence
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Was a lobbyist for Violence Against Women Act
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Testified during the O.J. Simpson murder trial
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Simpson was acquitted in 1994
