As the Knife Turns.

Contrary to widespread speculation, it appears the washed-up movie actor, one-time football great, and acquitted murderer will not aspire to become a civil rights hero.

Instead, his attorney is claiming the restaurant owner, Jeff Ruby, is using the entire episode as a publicity stunt.

But somebody has decided to take up O.J.'s noncause:

The Louisville Metro Human Relations Commission confirmed it contacted Galanter yesterday.

Kellie Watson, executive director of the commission, said it is considering filing a complaint against Ruby and needed to get a statement from Galanter and find out if he would be filing his own complaint or lawsuit.

Watson said the commission still is investigating the incident and has 180 days to file a complaint against Ruby.

Ruby could not be reached for comment last night.

Galanter said he would cooperate with the Human Relations Commission or any other regulatory agency looking into the matter but that he would not be taking any action himself.

Galanter said his comment earlier in the week to The Associated Press that Ruby "screwed with the wrong guy" was taken out of context. He said he meant that when you pick on someone like Simpson, "you are bringing the spotlight to yourself."

Galanter said that while Simpson did not mind being asked to leave the restaurant on May 4, he has been upset by Ruby going on television and "adding fuel" to the incident.