Deion Sanders is subpoenaed for Shilo's upcoming bankruptcy trial

USA Today reports that Deion Sanders has been subpoenaed to testify at his son Shilo's upcoming bankruptcy trial. The trial is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 31. Shilo's trial coincides with Colorado's first game against Georgia Tech, which is set for the following Saturday, August 30. Judge Michael E. Romero expressed concern about the scheduling conflict, stating that the game could potentially impact the trial.

Deion may have the option to file a motion to quash the subpoena. The trial centers around whether Shilo's bankruptcy will discharge a debt from a 2015 lawsuit. John Darjean, a former security guard at Shilo's school, alleged that Shilo caused injuries to him while trying to take Shilo's phone. Darjean ultimately obtained a default judgment of $11.89 million, which can only be discharged through federal bankruptcy laws if it was not a willful and malicious injury.

Shilo's involvement with the Buccaneers last year as an undrafted free agent has led to allegations that he was on the phone with Deion before the incident. Judge Romero mentioned that this phone conversation may be relevant to the trial. In such cases, witnesses who cannot attend the trial may be questioned through deposition, with their testimony being played in court.

This usually requires cooperation from both parties, and if they are unwilling to cooperate or if the judge does not intervene, Deion may need to take time off from practices and meetings to attend court in Denver.