The likelihood of Donald Sterling regaining control of the Los Angeles Clippers grew even slimmer after a preliminary hearing yesterday. First, the presiding judge expressed his doubt that there was any need for a trial, because the Sterling Family Trust documents so clearly authorized Donald Sterling's ouster as soon as Shelly Sterling's experts certified that he suffered from mental incapacity. Second, even if the court allows Donald Sterling to present his own medical testimony, Donald Sterling's expert (1) apparently has never previously treated him and (2) is not available to testify during the scheduled trial. Judge Levanas has ordered the parties to file briefs by June 30 and stated that if there is to be a trial, it might last only "
Donald Sterling's Chances Are Sinking
Donald Sterling's Chances Are Sinking
Donald Sterling's Chances Are Sinking
The likelihood of Donald Sterling regaining control of the Los Angeles Clippers grew even slimmer after a preliminary hearing yesterday. First, the presiding judge expressed his doubt that there was any need for a trial, because the Sterling Family Trust documents so clearly authorized Donald Sterling's ouster as soon as Shelly Sterling's experts certified that he suffered from mental incapacity. Second, even if the court allows Donald Sterling to present his own medical testimony, Donald Sterling's expert (1) apparently has never previously treated him and (2) is not available to testify during the scheduled trial. Judge Levanas has ordered the parties to file briefs by June 30 and stated that if there is to be a trial, it might last only "