Former NFL player, Michael Oher and the inspiration behind the movie “The Blind Side” movie has released a statement to PEOPLE and addressed his lawsuit against the Tuohy family after revealing that he wasn’t adopted by the rich white family and was tricked into a conservatorship.
“I am disheartened by the revelation shared in the lawsuit today,” Oher said in a statement that was given to PEOPLE by a representative for him. “This is a difficult situation for my family and me. I want to ask everyone to please respect our privacy at this time. For now, I will let the lawsuit speak for itself and will offer no further comment.”
As we previously reported, In the court documents Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy are accused of taking Oher into their home as a high school student under a conservatorship that he was tricked into. According to ESPN, the conservatorship granted them legal authority to make business deals on his behalf. Oher, who is now 37 years old is reportedly asking the court to end the Tuohy family’s conservatorship, stop them from using his name and likeness and provide a full account of the their earnings from using his name. In addition to unspecified compensatory and punitive damages, he is also reportedly seeking a “fair” share of profits.
In more shocking details it was revealed that Oher also never received any money from the classic movie, “The Blind Side.” The Tuohy family reportedly negotiated a deal that made them and their two north children millions of dollars in royalties from the Oscar winning film. Growing up Michael faced a challenging upbringing characterized by poverty, homelessness, and an unstable family environment. He thought his life was taking a positive turn when he was taken in by the Tuohy family, who provided him with stability, care, and support. With their help, he excelled in academics and football during his high school years, but according to these new reports that was all apart of their plot.
Oher’s athletic prowess and size (he stood at 6’4″ and weighed around 310 pounds) caught the attention of college recruiters. He played college football at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), where he became a standout offensive lineman. Oher’s performance on the field earned him numerous awards and accolades.
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