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I'm curious as to whether the government can finish the sentencing phase of the trial with him dead. I'd certainly like to see some money be taken from his estate after the massive defrauding he was responsible for, but I don't think that can happen anymore with him dead. Anyone know?
Money he made is still "at risk" because of a civil suit. I'm not sure if the gov't can still fine his estate or not, now that he's dead. That's a good question. I'm pretty sure victims can go after his estate in civil court, especially if they have already filed to initiate the process. Even if they haven't, I bet it's still possible to sue.
Last I read, OJ hasn't paid a penny to the people who beat him in a civil trial. They confiscated a few things from him, but he sheltered his money in time.
If the Lay family has managed to hide their money, it will be hard for the people Lay hurt (like the father of one of my best friends - poor man dying of Parkinsons - and his retirement went poof) to ever get it.