Brandon Aubrey, kicker for the Cowboys, and the jury found a man guilty of assault; they handed him a 65-year term

In a domestic violence case in Tarrant County, Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey and the jury he has been serving on since last Tuesday found defendant Daniel Rincones guilty on one of the two assault counts against him and sentenced him to 65 years in prison.

Because Rincones was a habitual offender, he was eligible for the extended term even though the jury found him not guilty of assault-strangulation. In February 2019, the defendant was convicted of aggravated sexual assault. According to court documents, Rincones committed each of his offenses against a member of his household.

Judge David Hagerman, the 297th District Court’s presiding judge, explained the trial timetable and inquired about potential jurors’ travel arrangements throughout the jury selection process. Aubrey held up a hand.

Rob Keating, the defense lawyer Rincones hired for the case, recalled, “He said that he had to travel for work on Saturday.”

Aubrey recommended that the trial strategy did not interfere with the trip.

Keating claimed that although though Judge Hagerman, the state and defense attorneys, and possibly others were aware of Aubrey’s profession, “He did not mention being a Cowboy.”

There was no more mention of the kicker’s efforts in the court file.

Keating would not indicate if the case’s defense or prosecution spoke with Aubrey in the jury room following the sentence verdict. These unofficial, confidential gatherings are typical.

According to Keating, the quarterback for the panel, Aubrey, was not the presiding juror.

After the sentencing verdict, victim Tiffany Rincones, Daniel Rincones’ ex-wife, stated the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, “Tarrant County heard me and have helped me make it possible to protect others from an evil man.”

Aubrey completed his jury duty and returned to the Cowboys facility Wednesday afternoon. He skipped the team’s scheduled practice after being chosen for the jury last Tuesday. After trial days, he went to Frisco to start working with his special teams unit. Aubrey converted on his one field goal attempt and each of his three extra point tries in the one game he participated during the case.

On Thursday, the 2023 All-Pro will return in full to the Cowboys’ facilities.