Attorneys for Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson began calling their witnesses Friday in the 87-year-old billionaire's mental competency trial, starting with a top sports executive.
Dennis Lauscha, who serves as president of New Orleans' NFL and NBA clubs, politely declined to make any comments as he emerged from the closed courtroom following about four hours of testimony.
He was expected to answer questions about Benson's recent involvement in the operations of his businesses, as well as the past performance of estranged Benson heirs who sued in January following their ouster from ownership and executive positions with the clubs.