Estranged family members of New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson reportedly filed an appeal on Wednesday after a judge ruled last week that the 87-year-old businessman remained mentally fit to manage his assets.
Katherine Sayre of the Times-Picayune reports the main point of contention in the appeal was Benson's refusal to take the stand during the competency trial. They believe that was a concerted effort to "suppress the truth."
Randy Smith, a lawyer for Benson's daughter, Renee Benson, and grandchildren, Rita and Ryan LeBlanc, provided further reasoning to the outlet for why the family members are moving forward with their effort.