Colorado coach Deion Sanders just got a massive ruling on whether he’ll have to hit the stand for Shilo’s upcoming bankruptcy trial, and buckle up, because it’s a wild one. While he wasn’t able to successfully quash that subpoena, there’s a huge twist that could keep Coach Prime off the virtual witness stand entirely.
Deion Dodges the Pre-Game Bullet, But the Date Looms
Look, the good news for Deion is he absolutely will not be testifying in the days leading up to the regular season opener against Georgia Tech. That’s a bullet dodged for sure, giving him full focus on getting his team ready for next Thursday night. But the court *did* order him to testify. The date set is Friday, September 4, at 1:30 p.m. MT, and he’ll be appearing virtually, not in person. So, the man is still on the hook, but at least it’s not messing with game prep. Big win there, even if it’s not a full victory.
The “Will He, Won’t He” That Could Save Coach Prime Millions
Here’s where it gets absolutely bonkers: Deion might not have to appear *at all*. Seriously. His testimony is only going to be needed if Shilo’s lawyer decides to open the door to testimony from Deion in a prior case. And Deion’s lawyer, Harvey Steinberg, told *The Athletic*’s Christopher Kamrani he doesn’t expect Shilo’s legal team to go down that road. Can you believe it? The whole thing is hanging by a thread!
This trial is all about trying to discharge a staggering $11.89 million civil judgment. That judgment comes from a personal-injury case way back in 2015, stemming from an altercation at Shilo’s school. The whole thing boils down to one critical question: were the injuries “willful and malicious”? If they were, that monster debt sticks around. If not, poof, the debt is avoided. That’s a life-changing amount of money, and Deion’s testimony could be key to how it all plays out, if his son’s lawyers let it happen.
So, as we get closer to that September 4 date, everyone’s watching to see if that door gets opened. Will Shilo’s lawyer keep it shut, letting Deion off the hook? Or will we see Coach Prime take the virtual stand to talk about a case that could decide an $11.89 million debt? This isn’t just a legal battle; it’s a high-stakes drama with massive financial implications, and we’ll be glued to see how it unfolds.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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