Jerry Jones sexual assault: Trial reportedly delayed again for Dallas Cowboys team owner

The trial in a sexual assault lawsuit against Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has been delayed, per Joseph Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News. The trial was set to begin Monday in the 160th District Court in Dallas County, but was pushed again by mutual agreement of both parties.

This marks the third time the case has been delayed since the initial trial date was set for March 18, 2024. It was later pushed to March 3, 2025, before being delayed again to Monday. A new trial date has not been set as of midday Friday, according to Holt.

The case is centered around claims of a South Carolina woman who alleges that Jones “kissed her on the mouth and forcibly grabbed her without her consent” during a Cowboys home game on Sept. 16, 2018. The woman originally filed the lawsuit in March 2020.

Through multiple filings in the lawsuit, the public has learned that more than a dozen figures within the Cowboys organization have sworn affidavits regarding the events of Sept. 16, 2018. In the Tom Landry Room that day were Jones, DeMarcus Lawrence, Tyron Smith, Jason Garrett, Ezekiel Elliott, and Tyrone Crawford, among others.

Lawrence reportedly invited the alleged assault victim, known as J.G., to the game at the stadium that day with her son, who played high school football with the Cowboys defender. In the sworn affidavits, the witnesses involved said they did not see Jones “touch anyone in a way that [they] believe was inappropriate or offensive.” The woman is seeking damages due to “severe emotional distress,” “psychological pain and suffering” and for medical expenses.

Jerry Jones entering 37th season in the NFL

Jones, 82, has owned the Cowboys since 1989. The 2025 season will be his 37th season in the NFL. Jones is currently involved in a contract dispute with star outside linebacker Micah Parsons, who is seeking a long-term extension. Parsons officially requested a trade last Friday.

Jones reassured the media that Dallas has “no intention” of honoring Parsons’ trade request. Still, he said Tuesday that he hasn’t started contract talks with Parsons’ representatives.

“We will work through it,” Jones said. “Or we won’t work through it.”