Federal judge hears arguments in Shilo Sanders’ bankruptcy case

DENVER – A federal bankruptcy judge here heard arguments Thursday in the bankruptcy case of Colorado football player Shilo Sanders and questioned whether there was enough evidence right now to make a ruling against Sanders that would prevent him from getting out of more than $11 million in debt.

Judge Michael Romero issued no rulings after the court hearing but indicated that if he eventually denies the request for a summary judgment against Sanders, the case could go to trial to determine what Sanders’ mental state was when he allegedly assaulted a security guard at his school in 2015, when Sanders was 15 years old.

“If I deny the motion for summary judgment and we have a trial, don’t you agree it’s only on the mental state that existed at the time?” Romero asked Sanders’ attorney. “Is that the only issue I would have before me? I’m not going to try the whole bloomin’ thing again.”

Sanders’ attorney agreed.

“What was going through this 15-year-old’s mind at the time is what I think this case is about,” said the attorney, Victor Vital.

Colorado safety Shilo Sanders is in his final season with the Buffs.

Shilo Sanders has turned over about $210,000 in case

Sanders, son of Colorado coach Deion Sanders, so far has turned over about $210,000 to the bankruptcy estate along with his tax returns, bank statements and copies of endorsement deals, according to Keri Riley, another attorney of his who attended the hearing. She said Sanders also had his apartment inspected as he seeks to get his debt discharged in bankruptcy proceedings.

Sanders did not attend the hearing in court in downtown Denver as his team prepares to play at Texas Tech Saturday. He is a graduate student at Colorado and was Colorado’s leading tackler last year.

“We have been cooperating,” Riley told the judge.

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Publish date : 2024-11-07 23:26:46

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