Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez has been charged with the murder of Odin Lloyd in a Massachusetts courtroom this afternoon. He additionally faces numerous gun charges. He has plead not guilty.
Shortly after Hernandez was arrested this morning, he was released by the New England Patriots.
Here’s more information on the arrest from ESPN.com. And here’s some information from NFL.com.
Stay tuned as we will continue to follow this story. Also, Kristen Shilton will have more on this story at The Foxhole. Here’s her take on the day’s news.
UPDATE: Per the Boston Globe, Hernandez is being held without bail. Check out the Boston Globe’s Twitter feed for more information.
UPDATE: Per TMZ:
During the hearing, prosecutors say they can prove Hernandez stopped at a gas station hours before the murder and purchased gas, cigarettes and BLUE COTTON CANDY FLAVORED BUBBLICIOUS BUBBLE GUM. After Odin Lloyd was murdered, investigators say they found a shell casing that matched the caliber of the bullet used to kill the 27-year-old … and next to the casing — A CHEWED PIECE OF BLUE COTTON CANDY FLAVORED BUBBLICIOUS BUBBLE GUM. Officials believe the gum places Hernandez at the scene of the crime — and proves he killed Odin.
