O.J. Simpson to be cremated, brain wont be offered for CTE research: lawyer [Video]

A lawyer for O.J. Simpson says the former NFL running back will be cremated, and his brain won’t be donated for CTE research. 

Simpson’s body will be cremated in Las Vegas on Tuesday, with his longtime attorney Malcolm LaVergne telling the New York Post that he signed off on the paperwork for the Hall of Fame player’s cremation. 

This latest news follows Simpson’s death last week after a battle with cancer. 

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LaVergne also explained to the news outlet that Simpson’s family was opposed to scientists studying the All-Pro running back’s brain to determine if he suffered Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disorder caused by repeated head injuries affecting many retired football players who suffered multiple concussions during their careers.

Symptoms of CTE include cognitive impairment (trouble thinking and memory loss), impulsive behavior and aggression, mood disorders, and motor symptoms like problems with walking and balance, …