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Deion Sanders faces scrutiny over son Shilo's bankruptcy case

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 9:35 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Deion Sanders faces scrutiny over son Shilo's bankruptcy case

Summary

Shilo Sanders, son of Colorado coach Deion Sanders, prepares for a bankruptcy trial in Denver on August 31, stemming from a civil default judgment of $11.89 million against him from a 2022 trial. Legal experts highlight the father's failure to secure legal representation for his son, which led to the loss. Shilo, 26, is reportedly trying to address this debt, which arises from a lawsuit linked to an accusation of assault dating back to 2015. As Deion Sanders's team gears up for its season opener against Georgia Tech on September 3, he may need to testify in court.

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•Shilo Sanders aims to resolve $11.89 million debt in bankruptcy trial
•Deion Sanders could testify as trial approaches
•Lawsuit dates back to 2015 assault allegations
•Experts criticize lack of legal representation for Shilo
•Colorado opens its season against Georgia Tech on September 3

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9:35 AMYahoo Sports — Is Deion Sanders to blame for son Shilo's bankruptcy? 'It was a mistake'

What they're saying

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How much is Colorado coach Deion Sanders to blame for his son Shilo's bankruptcy? Legal experts point to a massive mistake in how it was handled.
— Yahoo Sports

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