Following the recent passing of O.J. Simpson, the former NFL star’s controversial past has resurfaced, leading to a surge in interest in memorabilia associated with his life, RadarOnline.com has learned. Since the 1990s, O.J.’s name has been synonymous with controversy after being charged and later acquitted of the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and Ronald Goldman. Despite the criminal acquittal, he was later found liable for both murders in a civil trial and was ordered to pay $33.5 million in damages to the victims’ families. The 76-year-old, who passed away on Wednesday, Apri…