O.J. Simpson's controversial book , If I Did It is finally going to be published after being repackaged, say reports.

Simpson was forced to hand over the rights to the book to the family of Ron Goldman last month, to help pay off the $33.5 million damages he owes them.

However, a New York Literary agent has announced today that the book will now actually be released. A representative for the agent said: "The family and key publisher have pledged to leave Simpson's manuscript entirely intact, but they will also add key commentary."

The former American football star, who escaped prosecution for the murder of his then-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, wrote the book detailing how he would have committed the crime if he were guilty.

The book's initial release was shrouded by controversy, with many people claiming that it was effectively a confession to the crimes.