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Statement from Tom Benson on the 4th Circuit Court of Appeal ruling:

I am grateful that the 4th Circuit Court of Appeal has affirmed the ruling that was handed down in the Civil District Court by Judge Kern Reese in this case where my daughter and two grandchildren attempted to have me interdicted.  This continues to be a very sad and trying time for me and my wife Gayle.  I am hopeful that the 4th Circuit's Opinion today will end this litigation.

Last week, I signed the documents to settle the Shirley Benson Trust in Texas – a trust that I established, managed and successfully grew for the benefit of my daughter and grandchildren over many years.  That settlement had my complete consent and authorization as the assets in that trust were left to my daughter and grandchildren in my former wife's Will.  I saw no further need to manage those assets for those who have demonstrated such ingratitude toward me over the course of the last year.

I am hopeful one day soon that all of their ungratefulness will end and I can continue to enjoy my work with the Saints and Pelicans without further interference.