Deion Sanders ordered to testify at son Shilo's bankruptcy trial
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 12:47 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
A judge has ruled that Deion Sanders must testify in his son Shilo's bankruptcy trial on September 4. The trial, set to begin on August 31 in Denver, involves Shilo seeking to discharge over $11 million in debt related to an alleged assault case. Despite Sanders' attorney arguing that his coaching responsibilities conflicted with the court appearance, Judge Michael Romero insisted Sanders could attend virtually. The outcome of the trial could significantly impact Shilo's financial situation as he tries to prove the assault was not conducted with 'willful or malicious' intent.
- •Deion Sanders must appear via video conference on September 4.
- •Shilo Sanders is attempting to eliminate over $11 million in debt.
- •The case involves an alleged 2015 assault against John Darjean.
- •Shilo filed for bankruptcy while playing football for his father at Colorado.
- •Judge Romero made provisions but required Sanders' testimony without exceptions.
- 1:01 AMYahoo Sports — Deion Sanders fails to block subpoena in son Shilo's bankruptcy trial, judge rules
- 12:47 AMYahoo Sports — Judge rules Deion Sanders must testify at son Shilo’s trial
"Coach Prime rejected by judge in his effort to bypass testifying in Shilo’s $11 million bankruptcy trial.
"Coach Prime will testify the day after the Georgia Tech opener in Atlanta.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 1:01 AMDeion Sanders fails to block subpoena in son Shilo's bankruptcy trial, judge rules
Coach Prime will testify the day after the Georgia Tech opener in Atlanta.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 12:47 AMJudge rules Deion Sanders must testify at son Shilo’s trial
Coach Prime rejected by judge in his effort to bypass testifying in Shilo’s $11 million bankruptcy trial.
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