Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez acquitted of double murder

Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez, who is already serving a life sentence for a 2013 murder, has been acquitted of a 2012 double killing prosecutors said was fuelled by his anger over a spilled drink.

Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez acquitted of double murder
Fri, 14 Apr, 2017 - 21:39

Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez, who is already serving a life sentence for a 2013 murder, has been acquitted of a 2012 double killing prosecutors said was fuelled by his anger over a spilled drink.

The former New England Patriots star wept quietly as the verdicts were read in Boston.

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