Decision Comes Down in OJ Suit Lawsuit

Santa Monica - After 13 years of legal battles, O.J. Simpson, his former agent, and Fred Goldman have agreed to donate Simpson's so-called "acquittal suit" to the Smithsonian Institution.

The agreement came Monday during a court hearing after a judge telephoned Simpson at a Nevada prison where he is incarcerated. His lawyer said Simpson's only requirement was that no one should profit from the suit.

Simpson's former agent Mike Gilbert, who has possession of the suit, shirt and tie, came up with the idea of a donation to end years of battling over who should have possession. He said that neither he nor any of the lawyers had contacted the Smithsonian to see if they want it. If not, the agreement says they will designate another museum or institution of higher learning to accept it.