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| Former NFL player Aaron Hernandez was indicted for a Boston double murder on Thursday. Prosecutors said Hernandez, a former tight end with the New England Patriots, “stalked, ambushed and senselessly murdered” two Boston men after leaving a nightclub. | Former NFL player Aaron Hernandez was indicted for a Boston double murder on Thursday. Prosecutors said Hernandez, a former tight end with the New England Patriots, “stalked, ambushed and senselessly murdered” two Boston men after leaving a nightclub. |
| Hernandez was indicted for the July 2012 murders of Daniel Abreu, 28, and Safiro Furtado, 29, almost one year after being indicted for the June 2013 murder of Boston man Odin L Lloyd, 27. | Hernandez was indicted for the July 2012 murders of Daniel Abreu, 28, and Safiro Furtado, 29, almost one year after being indicted for the June 2013 murder of Boston man Odin L Lloyd, 27. |
| Abreu and Furtado were shot 16 July 2012 after leaving the Cure Lounge nightclub at around 2am. Prosecutor Daniel Conley said a “chance encounter” with Hernandez triggered a series of events that led to their murder. | Abreu and Furtado were shot 16 July 2012 after leaving the Cure Lounge nightclub at around 2am. Prosecutor Daniel Conley said a “chance encounter” with Hernandez triggered a series of events that led to their murder. |
| Hernandez is accused of following a car carrying the two victims and three others after they left the club. Driving an SUV, Hernandez allegedly pulled alongside the men at a traffic light in the city's South End neighborhood and fired multiple shots from a .38-caliber Smith & Wesson revolver, fatally shooting Abreu in the chest and Furtado in the head. | Hernandez is accused of following a car carrying the two victims and three others after they left the club. Driving an SUV, Hernandez allegedly pulled alongside the men at a traffic light in the city's South End neighborhood and fired multiple shots from a .38-caliber Smith & Wesson revolver, fatally shooting Abreu in the chest and Furtado in the head. |
| Three backseat passengers survived the encounter – two fled the scene unscathed, another was shot in the arm and remained in the victims’ vehicle. For each surviving passenger, Hernandez was charged with one count of assault with intent to murder. | Three backseat passengers survived the encounter – two fled the scene unscathed, another was shot in the arm and remained in the victims’ vehicle. For each surviving passenger, Hernandez was charged with one count of assault with intent to murder. |
| Conley declined to describe the “series of events” that led to Abreu and Furtado’s murders, citing the ongoing case in Bristol, Massachusetts. More details are expected to be made public during Hernandez’s upcoming arraignment, which is expected to be early next week, although prosecutors couldn’t give an exact date. | Conley declined to describe the “series of events” that led to Abreu and Furtado’s murders, citing the ongoing case in Bristol, Massachusetts. More details are expected to be made public during Hernandez’s upcoming arraignment, which is expected to be early next week, although prosecutors couldn’t give an exact date. |
| The prosecutor said that contrary to early reports, Abreu and Furtado were not involved in a Cape Verdean gang in Dorchester, Massachusetts. | The prosecutor said that contrary to early reports, Abreu and Furtado were not involved in a Cape Verdean gang in Dorchester, Massachusetts. |
| “Nothing could be further from the truth, neither of them were involved in gangs, guns or violent crime in any way,” said Conley. He said such allegations were, “unfair to their memory”. | “Nothing could be further from the truth, neither of them were involved in gangs, guns or violent crime in any way,” said Conley. He said such allegations were, “unfair to their memory”. |
| Disturbingly, if allegations against Hernandez are true, it means the Pro Bowl tight end signed a $40m contract, received a $12.5m signing bonus and played a full season of football after murdering two men. | Disturbingly, if allegations against Hernandez are true, it means the Pro Bowl tight end signed a $40m contract, received a $12.5m signing bonus and played a full season of football after murdering two men. |
| Currently, Hernandez is being held in custody without bail after pleading not guilty to the murder of Lloyd. It’s likely Hernandez will be tried for the murder of Lloyd before the Boston prosecutors can try Hernandez for the murders of Abreu and Furtado. | Currently, Hernandez is being held in custody without bail after pleading not guilty to the murder of Lloyd. It’s likely Hernandez will be tried for the murder of Lloyd before the Boston prosecutors can try Hernandez for the murders of Abreu and Furtado. |
| The indictment was released today after two years of investigation, extensive testimony before a grand jury and a vote Thursday morning, Conley said. The prosecutor said more than two dozen witnesses and 80 exhibits were brought before the grand jury, creating a 1,200-page transcript. | The indictment was released today after two years of investigation, extensive testimony before a grand jury and a vote Thursday morning, Conley said. The prosecutor said more than two dozen witnesses and 80 exhibits were brought before the grand jury, creating a 1,200-page transcript. |
| Hernandez is also being sued by the families of Abreu and Furtado. Fathers of both victims filed wrongful death suits, and each are seeking $6m in damages. | |
| Hernandez’s cousin, Tanya Singleton, has been charged with contempt of court for refusing to testify against Hernandez after receiving immunity against criminal charges. | Hernandez’s cousin, Tanya Singleton, has been charged with contempt of court for refusing to testify against Hernandez after receiving immunity against criminal charges. |
| Reports that Hernandez intends to plead not guilty to the new charges have already surfaced on Twitter, written by managing editor of Massachusetts Lawyer Weekly David Frank. | Reports that Hernandez intends to plead not guilty to the new charges have already surfaced on Twitter, written by managing editor of Massachusetts Lawyer Weekly David Frank. |