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Shilo Sanders seeks to seal records in bankruptcy trial set for Aug. 31

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 11:04 PM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Shilo Sanders seeks to seal records in bankruptcy trial set for Aug. 31

Summary

Shilo Sanders is requesting to seal the written record of his bankruptcy trial scheduled for August 31. The former Colorado football player aims to discharge over $11 million in debt related to a 2015 incident during his minor years. While he does not oppose public access to trial proceedings, he wants the written transcript and exhibits kept confidential. This request follows intervention motions from USA TODAY, which argue for increased transparency in the case. Judge Michael Romero is currently reviewing the arguments, with a decision timeline unspecified.

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•Shilo Sanders seeks to seal his bankruptcy trial transcript.
•Trial set for August 31, related to over $11 million in debt.
•Debt stems from a 2015 incident involving a former security guard.
•Judge Michael Romero is considering sealing requests from Sanders and USA TODAY.
•USA TODAY advocates for public access to court records.

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11:04 PMYahoo Sports — Shilo Sanders seeks to seal written record of looming bankruptcy trial

What they're saying

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Deion Sanders' son Shilo is trying to erase more than $11 million in debt and seeks to seal written records from the associated Aug. 31 bankruptcy trial.
— Yahoo Sports

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