The Blind Side: Tuohy Family Lawyer Explains Michael Oher's Conservatorship

Leah Anne and Sean Tuohy’s Lawyer, Steven Farese, speaks with ET's Nischelle Turner about Michael Oher's claims. He explains the reason behind the long-standing conservatorship, and responds to Oher's comments of not receiving proper compensation for the film based on his life, 'The Blind Side.'

[@kiamaniwhitfield]

Its called “acting” for a reason. She deserved her Oscar. Period. And I think Sandra is going through enough right now. Lets leave her out of this mess.

[@stiras1]

I have read the conservatorship document and it clearly states that he cannot even make medical decisions on his own. Perhaps it wasn't enforced, but it was very clear in the document what rights he lost to the Tuohys. And TN allows adult adoption, so this whole thing makes zero sense. I find it strange that they would have him sign a document that clearly took away his rights as an adult person to sign legal contracts.

[@SharonWarfield]

There is absolutely no reason that conservatorship should still be in place with him being 37 years old. I do not believe this lawyers statement of “they didn’t think about it”. Also, he wouldn’t be the first person to sign a legal agreement without his own lawyer present and unfortunately he won’t be the last. It’s a sad situation all the way around.

[@chibesakatongo381]

I think we gotta remember “based on a true story” always means there are going to be some dramatic elements added to the story..if the story was told exactly the way it went..it’d be a documentary.

[@joyozzy2683]

When they did they first interview when the movie came about they stated that he were adopted

[@Jazzde]

There are so many interviews they did 13 years ago saying they adopted him. Right on abcnews youtube channel. Everything you do stays on here.

[@LifeofDeVonsha]

Who cares he wants out. So allow it... PERIODT ‼️

[@KeizerHedorah]

"i thought he was adopted"- interviewer

[@AriannaJolie]

He may have know it was a conservatorship (the word) but he didnt know that they had they ability to control his life!

[@traceytaylor4492]

The tuohy s have changed their story 4 times. Firstly they got nothing ,then they had 14 grand . Then SJ said he had 60 grand . Then lawyer said they got 100 grand. Keep your story straight and people might believe you. Plus they were loaded, the story was about him why did they take any money. Also their friend wrote the book

[@melaniemelanin]

I feel he barely found out about the conservatership because of his wife. He got married in 2022. He didn’t invite the Tuhoys cuz he was mad at them for not giving him 8 million he felt he was entitled to after they sold the 200 million Taco Bell franchise. His wife is older and already had to fully grown kids. She stated a strange explanation about how she loves because he always does what she wants in their wedding interview. I didn’t think that sounded romantic then. Micheal was mad he was portrayed slow but I think he actually is the tuhoys didn’t take anything from him it’s why it took so long for anyone to notice I think they did do it for his benefit to keep anyone else from taking advantage they just didn’t think his wife was probably a secret weasel that was going to be in his ear down the road.

[@sav7568]

It is going to be so interesting to learn whether Oher really has blown all his NFL money. Mike Tyson blew all his boxing money.

[@joanjenny2555]

Why do they not stop going to the media and let the documents, history, forensics speak for themselves in a court of law. There are several discoveries Michael is seeking and much is also already found. This appears to be a narcissistic group move on a chosen scapegoat who was never the character they depicted. Peace to the World.

[@cindyliao2250]

He states that the family presented it to him as being “ adopted”.

[@steve6631]

No good deed goes unpunished.

[@basicallyno1722]

Lawyer is a liar. Here is what the book ACTUALLY says....

[@user9b2]

The Tuohy family can not settle, the truth need to come out.

[@lancane]

I don't believe anyone can determine if the family is guilty of any wrongdoing at this point, but their are obvious questions that need answers on both sides. That said, sadly for Oher, his claims are not adding up. In fact most of the facts that have come to light thus far are not helping the case he is trying to make instead it is harming it.

[@justasmalltowngirl_lynne5089]

It has been going on for 10 in years❓❓❓❓ WTF‼️‼️ why didn’t they just go ahead and dissolve the conservative ship when Michael wanted out of it ❓❓❓❓❓‼️‼️‼️‼️😡😡😡😡 so wrong for that family to do that to him and then say well if he wants out, we will let him out! SMH 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@lisakandu5232]

Why adopt an adult? Even if it was legal why do it? If the love from a family relationship is what you wanted why care if it is made legal or not? If your object is inheritance then that piece of paper needs to be an adoption decree. At 32 years old the only reason you would need it to be an adoption is to get your share of an inheritance. They aren’t dead yet he asked for a share of the money from the sale of their franchises. That is questionable.