Sydney Simpson is the daughter of O.J. Simpson and his murdered ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson. Sydney and her brother Justin have been raised by their father since he was acquitted of the 1994 murder of his wife. It was reported in 2004 that the elder Simpson had never discussed the murder case with either of his children.People: Surviving Their Mother's Murder (June 21, 2004) In an unrelated case, O.J. Simpson was convicted of armed robbery and kidnapping in October 4, 2008.
Sydney Simpson is described by friends as self-confident, outgoing, and able to stand up for herself against anyone, including her infamous father.http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20150372,00.html Sydney, along with her father and brother, moved to the Miami area in 2000 where Sydney began attending the prestigious Gulliver's Preparatory School.Sydney is described as an excellent student and a talented volleyball player. Simpson graduated from Gulliver's Preparatory School in June of 2004 with her father and brother in attendance. The now 23 year old Simpson attends Boston University. Little is known about Sydney's private life.http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20150372,00.html
911 Call
In January 2003, Sydney Simpson made a widely reported 911 call, claiming her father had verbally abused her.People: Surviving Their Mother's Murder (June 21, 2004) The following is an excerpt from the call.
- "He tells me that he doesn't f-----g love me and that of any of his kids, none of his kids make him miserable, except for me. That's not wrong? That's not an abuse thing?"People: Surviving Their Mother's Murder (June 21, 2004)
O.J. Simpson waved off accusations of child abuse stating the call was Sydney's disproportionate response to ordinary family conflict between a father and his teenage daughter.http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20139291,00.html The elder Simpson did not face formal charges as a result of his daughter's 911 call.
The Verdict
The verdict to the much publicized O.J. Simpson trial is announced amidst much controversy. Orenthal James Simpson is shown in a California courtroom celebrating his victory over the accusation of a double homicide. Perhaps even more controversial than the verdict was the judge's later decision to award custody of O.J. Simpson's and Nichole Brown Simpson's children to the acquitted man.