Perjury charge dropped against Aaron Hernandez's fiancee

FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) — A perjury charge was dropped today against the fiancee of former New England Patriots star and convicted murderer Aaron Hernandez.

Shayanna Jenkins had pleaded not guilty to perjury. Prosecutors had said she lied to the grand jury that investigated the death of Odin Lloyd, who was dating her younger sister. Hernandez was convicted of killing Lloyd last month.

Prosecutors asked a judge today to dismiss the charge, citing Jenkins' testimony in Hernandez's trial in March.

Superior Court Judge Susan Garsh agreed to dismiss the charge.

Outside court, Jenkins said, "I'm feeling great. I'm happy to start my future with my daughter and move forward."