According to Elizabeth Chuck of NBC Aaron Hernandez has been arrested and the New England Patriots have dropped him. The Patriots have released the following statement:
A young man was murdered last week and we extend our sympathies to the family and friends who mourn his loss. Words cannot express the disappointment we feel knowing that one of our players was arrested as a result of this investigation. We realize that law enforcement investigations into this matter are ongoing. We support their efforts and respect the process. At this time, we believe this transaction is simply the right thing to do.
On June 21 SJN’s Bryan Knowels wrote:
Police began to imply that Hernandez was directly connected with what had been confirmed as a homicide, and that he will be arrested. The police went back to his home and discovered that Hernandez – or someone associated with him – had destroyed his cell phone and his home security system, which included video surveillance. In addition, a cleaning team had been called to clean his mansion. To top it all off, in an unrelated incident, Hernandez had a civil suit filed against him, alleging he shot a man in the face in Miami.
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UPDATES:
.@MassStatePolice says Hernandez arraignment later today. Charges to be released when presented in court – http://t.co/iZHGcYeBWC
— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) June 26, 2013
Told that Belichick and Kraft are out of the country, but all of the highest members of Patriots conferred on decision to release Hernandez
— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) June 26, 2013
https://twitter.com/WesleyLowery/status/349922547766263811
We are not releasing the charge against Hernandez until it is presented to the court. Again, he will be arraigned in Attleboro Court today
— Massachusetts State Police (@MassStatePolice) June 26, 2013
BREAKING: Aaron Hernandez has been charged with murder.
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) June 26, 2013
