articleThe Brief A Dallas County judge has denied a request from Jerry Jones, allowing a sexual assault lawsuit to proceed. The case is now set for a jury trial in July 2026, though it could still be delayed or settled. A lawsuit will be allowed to proceed against Cowboys owner Jerry Jones after a Dallas County judge denied a request. Jerry Jones lawsuit moves forwardThe latest:A summary judgment request by Jones was denied Thursday by a Dallas County judge, court records say. Jerry Jones sex assault lawsuitThe backstory:In 2020, a woman claimed Jones kissed her without consent and groped her at AT&T Stadium during a Cowboys-Giants game in September 2018.