NFL Star Aaron Hernandez Charged With Murder
June 26 2013, Published 2:52 p.m. ET
NFL star Aaron Hernandez was charged with first-degree murder Wednesday in a shocking turn of events, just hours after police arrested him at his home.
Hernandez is accusing of shooting and killing his friend, Odin Lloyd, a semi-pro football player who was dating the sister of the player’s fiancée.
The charges against Hernandez, 23, were read at his arraignment. Wednesday afternoon. He was denied bail and five other gun-related charges were filed against him.
Hernandez was cut by the New England Patriots less than two hours after his arrest Wednesday, which occurred at 8:47 am at his North Attleborough, Mass. home.
Prosecutors outlined a timeline and evidence during the arraignment. Lloyd, 27, was shot and his body found on June 17 near Hernandez’s house. They revealed thei