The Benson family feud has been a hot topic of discussion among Louisiana sports fans. Mr. Tom Benson's recently announced decision to change his succession plan was immediately challenged in court by his daughter Renee, and grandchildren Rita & Ryan. He now intends to turn control of the New Orleans Saints, and Pelicans to his wife Gayle. A 27 page petition was filed the day after the announcement, seeking to have Mr. Benson declared incompetent. the Associated Press reports, not all of Mr. Benson's descendants are at odds with his decision. His granddaughter Dawn Jones, says her billionaire grandfather is mentally sound, and refutes the assertion that Gayle is a "manipulative golddigger." Jones is the daughter of Mr. Benson's son, Robert who died of cancer in 1985. She says the suit is unwarranted.

Jones issued this statement, "I have recently spent time with them both and communicate with them on a regular basis. have witnessed nothing that warrants the actions that are currently being taken. I am brokenhearted that other family members have chosen to publicly harass and humiliate the patriarch of our family - the very person who is responsible for giving them everything they have."

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