O.J. Simpson's attorney walks back 'harsh remarks,' says Goldman claim 'will be accepted'

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O.J. Simpson’s longtime attorney, Malcolm LaVergne, who was named executor of Simpson's estate after the Hall of Famer’s death last week, is walking back comments he made Friday regarding Simpson’s estate and the payout of a $33.5 million civil court judgment awarded in 1997 to the families of Simpson’s ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and Ron Goldman. 

LaVergne, who had represented Simpson since 2009, initially told the Las Vegas Review-Journal he would put up a fight to prevent the payout. 

This file photo combo shows O.J. Simpson's ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, left, and her friend Ron Goldman, who were murdered and found dead in Los Angeles June 12, 1994. (AP)

His remarks came just one day after it was announced the former Buffalo Bills running back had died at 76 after a battle with prostate cancer. 

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"It’s my hope that the Goldmans get zero, nothing," LaVergne told the outlet. "Them specifically. And I will do everything in my capacity as the executor or personal representative to try and ensure that they get nothing."

Just days later, LaVergne walked back his statement in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. 

"I can tell you in advance, Fred Goldman’s claim will be accepted. And his claim will be handled in accordance with Nevada law," LaVergne clarified, adding his initial comments were directed at Goldman’s attorneys. 

Fred Goldman, father of Ronald Goldman, his daughter Kim and wife Patty listen to testimony during a preliminary hearing following the murders of Ronald and O.J. Simpson's ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, July 7, 1994, in Los Angeles.   (Lee