I Dated Nicole Brown Simpson After O.J. — And Witnessed Her Battle to Escape His Abuse

More than 30 years after Nicole Brown Simpson's death, Joseph Perrulli is speaking publicly about their relationship for the first time. Introduced by Kris Jenner in 1989, Joseph and Nicole Brown Simpson reconnected after her separation from O.J. Simpson and the two fell in love. In this exclusive interview, he reflects on the woman he knew behind the headlines, the life she was trying to build after O.J. and why he ultimately walked away from the relationship. Joseph also discusses rediscovering a briefcase filled with photographs, letters, and memories from their time together — items he had packed away for more than three decades. The discovery inspired his book, ‘The Forgotten Briefcase,’ and led him to revisit a chapter of his life he had long tried to leave behind. In the interview, Joseph recalls grappling with the aftermath of Nicole's death, admitting, "I certainly felt Ron Goldman could have been me." Watch as Joseph Perrulli shares his memories of Nicole Brown Simpson, reveals what she was really like away from the public spotlight and explains why he felt compelled to tell her story now. If you are experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or go to thehotline.org. All calls are toll-free and confidential. Subscribe to People ►► http://bit.ly/SubscribetoPeople Download the free PEOPLE App: 📱 https://bit.ly/3H0bthA *CONNECT* Web: 💻 https://people.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/peoplemag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/people/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@people *PEOPLE* remains the trusted authority at the center of pop culture. The PEOPLE brand features a unique mix of breaking entertainment news, exclusive photos, video, unparalleled access to the red carpet, celebrities, and in-depth reporting on the most compelling newsmakers of our time. https://www.youtube.com/user/people