Lawyers demand subpoena of Deion Sanders, CU official in Shiloh bankruptcy case

Colorado Buffaloes football player Shiloh Sanders’ bankruptcy case took a significant turn with a court filing this week.

The Colorado Buffaloes defensive end, who is the son of head coach Deion Sanders and the brother of cornerback Sheader Sanders, is now facing increased scrutiny over his assets and financial disclosures in connection with an $11.8 million debt owed to John Darjean.

As USA TODAY first reported, Darjean’s lawyers are calling for further investigation into Shiloh’s assets, alleging he has delayed providing necessary financial documents. They are now asking a federal bankruptcy judge in Denver for permission to issue subpoenas seeking more information from Deion Sanders, Sheader Sanders and University of Colorado officials.

This development comes amid claims from Darjan’s lawyers that Shiloh has not cooperated with the disclosure of his assets. They accuse him of living a lavish lifestyle, as evidenced by his recent purchase of a Tesla Cybertruck, despite neglecting his significant financial obligations. Additionally, Darjean’s legal team believes Shiloh’s father and brother generated income on his behalf through endorsement appearances and NIL (name, image, likeness) deals. They claim the information is critical to recovering assets in Shiloh’s bankruptcy, according to documents reviewed by On SI.

Shiloh’s lawyers dispute the allegations of non-cooperation, arguing that Shiloh was transparent in his dealings with the trustee. According to a separate document, Shiloh hired several professionals to participate in the case, including lawyers, an accountant and other financial experts. However, according to initial filings, Sanders has appeared in several national television commercials for Google, KFC and other companies over the past year and has yet to disclose to the court any income from those companies or deals.

However, Darjean’s legal team argues that Shiloh’s bankruptcy case was marred by a “massive cover-up” and is seeking to have the case dismissed, accusing Shiloh of acting in bad faith. Despite these allegations, they argue that Shiloh and his associates must provide the trustee with the necessary documents and information before the case is closed.

The court filings also highlight potential financial ties between Shiloh, his family and the University of Colorado. Darjean’s lawyers intend to serve subpoenas on Deion and Sheder Sanders, as well as the university and Alliance 5430, the collective responsible for funding Colorado athletes through zero-dollar deals. They claim Deion Sanders made public appearances and social media posts with Shiloh, which likely generated income. Darjean’s team suggests that Deion either knows about Shiloh’s income or may have received it on his behalf.

Darjean’s legal efforts stem from a long-standing debt Shiloh incurred following a lawsuit in which Darjean claimed he suffered permanent injuries due to Shiloh’s actions. Following a trial in Texas, Darjean was awarded a default judgment of $11.8 million after Shiloh failed to appear in court. Although Shilo initially participated in pre-trial proceedings, including depositions and counterclaims, his absence from trial resulted in a verdict against him.

As Shiloh enters his final year with the Buffaloes, who currently have a 6-2 record, the court case remains a major distraction for him and his family.