Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey, serving on a jury since last Tuesday, participated in the conviction of Daniel Rincones for domestic violence in Tarrant County. The jury found Rincones guilty on one of two assault charges and sentenced him to 65 years in prison. He was acquitted of assault-strangulation but faced a lengthy sentence due to his status as a repeat offender, having previously been convicted of aggravated sexual assault in February 2019. The assaults occurred against a member of Rincones’ household, according to court records.
During jury selection, Judge David Hagerman, who oversees the 297th District Court, inquired about any travel plans from prospective jurors. Aubrey raised his hand, indicating he had a work trip scheduled for Saturday, which he believed would not interfere with the trial. While he did not disclose his profession as a Cowboy, it was likely known to the judge and others involved. The specifics of Aubrey’s job were not revisited in court. Defense attorney Rob Keating did not comment on whether there were informal discussions with Aubrey after the verdict. Aubrey was not the jury’s presiding member, known as the quarterback. Following the verdict, Tiffany Rincones, the victim and ex-wife of Daniel Rincones, expressed her gratitude to Tarrant County for helping to protect others from “an evil man,” as reported by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Aubrey subsequently returned to the Cowboys.
