In a surprising legal development, the Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled that former LSU head football coach Ed Orgeron must pay millions of dollars to his ex-wife, Kelly Orgeron, as part of a contentious divorce settlement. The ruling, which has raised eyebrows across the state, comes after months of legal wrangling between the high-profile couple and ultimately reversed a lower court’s earlier decision that had appeared more favorable to the coach.
According to court documents, the dispute centered around the division of marital assets, including real estate holdings, financial investments, and future earnings tied to Orgeron’s lucrative coaching contracts and endorsements. The Supreme Court determined that Ed Orgeron failed to fully disclose certain financial details during the original divorce proceedings, leading to what the justices deemed an “inequitable distribution” of assets.
As a result, the court ordered Orgeron to compensate his ex-wife with a multi-million dollar payment to ensure a fair resolution. Legal experts have described the decision as unusual due to the court’s willingness to revisit and significantly alter the original settlement terms — something rarely done unless egregious omissions are proven.
Orgeron, who famously led LSU to a national championship in 2019, has kept a relatively low profile since parting ways with the university in 2021. The ruling could have a substantial impact on his financial future, especially if he continues to pursue roles in media or returns to coaching.
Kelly Orgeron, for her part, expressed relief in a brief statement through her attorney, emphasizing that the decision brings long-overdue closure. The case underscores how complex and contentious high-asset divorces can become — even long after the ink dries on initial agreements. It also serves as a reminder that transparency in legal and financial disclosures is critical, no matter one’s status o
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