The Blind Side Subject Sean Tuohy Breaks Silence on Michael Oher’s Adoption Allegations – E! Online

The sports activities commentator then clarified that The Blind Facet ebook creator Michael Lewis “gave us half of his share.”

“Everyone within the household received an equal share, together with Michael. It was about $14,000, every,” the 63-year-old continued. “We had been by no means supplied cash; we by no means requested for cash.” 

Sean famous, “I’ll say it is upsetting that folks would suppose I’d wish to generate income off any of my youngsters.”

As for Michael’s declare concerning the conservatorship, Sean instructed the Every day Memphian the authorized association was allegedly meant to fulfill the Nationwide Collegiate Athletics Affiliation (NCAA), which Michael performed soccer for whereas on the College of Mississippi.

“They stated the one means Michael may go to Ole Miss was if he was really a part of the household,” Sean stated. “I sat Michael down and instructed him, ‘If you happen to’re planning to go to Ole Miss—and even contemplating Ole Miss—we predict you need to be a part of the household. This could do this, legally.’ We contacted attorneys who had instructed us that we could not undertake over the age of 18; the one factor we may do was to have a conservatorship.”

He added that he could be keen to finish the conservatorship if Michael would really like.