Tuohys Deny Allegations, Assert No Intent to Adopt Michael Oher

Retired NFL star Michael Oher has accused the Tuohy family, the subjects of the movie "The Blind Side," of tricking him into a conservatorship and profiting from his name. In response, the Tuohys vehemently denied enriching themselves at Oher's expense, stating that the proceeds from the film were divided evenly among themselves, their children, and Oher. They also denied ever telling Oher they planned to adopt him but acknowledged using the term "adopt" in a colloquial sense. The Tuohys claimed that they became Oher's conservators so he could play college football at their alma mater, the University of Mississippi. Oher has filed a petition to terminate the conservatorship and seek compensation. The Tuohys' attorneys have stated that the family is willing to end the conservatorship by consent.