Patriots player Hernandez charged with murder


June 26, 2013 at 4:27p.m.

Patriots player Hernandez charged with murder

ATTLEBORO, Mass. (AP) —Police have charged Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez with murder and weapons counts in connection with the slaying of a semi-pro football player whose body was found in an industrial park about a mile from Hernandez’s home. The charges were revealed today in Attleboro District Court after Hernandez was arrested at his sprawling North Attleborough home. Less than two hours after his arrest, the Patriots cut Hernandez from the team.