Aaron Hernandez Murder Investigation (Merged)

**wickedsolo** · 06-21-2013, 09:58 AM

Originally Posted by moose10101

If you're picking the time and place, that's premeditated murder 1. Most times, things just happen when and where they happen.

Good point.

iggyman555 · 06-21-2013, 11:49 AM

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter 26m

Update: Police have prepared arrest warrant for Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez for obstruction of justice, per ABC News.

**The Excellector** · 06-21-2013, 12:20 PM

Aaron probably went to the team facility to yell: "Save me Mr. Kraft, save me!"

**Dirt1** · 06-21-2013, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by iggyman555

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter 26m

Update: Police have prepared arrest warrant for Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez for obstruction of justice, per ABC News.

It's about time. I have no idea if Hernandez was involved in the murder, but his actions since this whole thing began scream obstruction of justice at the minimum. I can't help but think that if this had been any of us in this situation, we would have already been arrested.

**dreamjo** · 06-21-2013, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by Dirt1

It's about time. I have no idea if Hernandez was involved in the murder, but his actions since this whole thing began scream obstruction of justice at the minimum. I can't help but think that if this had been any of us in this situation, we would have already been arrested.

There is currently a 70-reply thread in the Deadspin comments section, strenuously arguing that obstruction of justice is a bullshit charge - if the police hadn't asked you for it when you trashed it, it's just a private citizen trashing their own property. Not kidding.

**Bigfish** · 06-21-2013, 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by Dirt1

It's about time. I have no idea if Hernandez was involved in the murder, but his actions since this whole thing began scream obstruction of justice at the minimum. I can't help but think that if this had been any of us in this situation, we would have already been arrested.

He's in the woods deep. Additional charges can later filed against him. The obstruction charges could be about destroying evidence: cleaning services, destroyed security equipment and cell phone. This is after they executed a search warrant at his home.

Additionally, he still has to deal with the guy he allegedly shot in the face. The lawsuit claims they had an argument on the night of the incident at Tootsies strip club. They later left together with 2 other men. The shot man was found in the morning bleeding outside of a John Deere dealer. Doesn't make him guilty, but it should create suspicion.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/06/2...hernandez.html

**HoustonRaven** · 06-21-2013, 01:26 PM

3 more search warrants have been issued ....

http://bostonherald.com/news_opinion...near_hernandez

**DrUnk** · 06-21-2013, 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by Dirt1

It's about time. I have no idea if Hernandez was involved in the murder, but his actions since this whole thing began scream obstruction of justice at the minimum. I can't help but think that if this had been any of us in this situation, we would have already been arrested.

Obstruction is probably just a start. That's probably all they can get on him now. Won't be surprised if other charges follow.

**Dirt1** · 06-21-2013, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by DrUnk

Obstruction is probably just a start. That's probably all they can get on him now. Won't be surprised if other charges follow.

I agree. This way the cops can put pressure on him to start talking. My understanding of obstruction of justice is that it is a pretty broad charge, and can encompass a wide variety of activities. It does appear like the cops are treating Hernandez with kid gloves though.

**HoustonRaven** · 06-21-2013, 01:59 PM

The folks over at Muscle Milk have dropped their sponsorship of AH ....

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...ses-a-sponsor/

**Hammerhead** · 06-21-2013, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by RavenScallywag

This may not even be Goodell's call. Hernandez isn't going to be able to play while a trial is going on, unless his lawyer can SOMEHOW convince a judge to postpone the trial until his playing time is on hold. I can't see it happening.

In Ray's case...the crime happened in January 2000. The trial started late May 2000. That would put Hernandez's trial in November 2013. Maybe he's granted special exemption to play before his trial, but I just don't see it. He's going to be needing time to prepare with his legal team and make court appearances.

Depending on the judgement, then it will be interesting to see how he's disciplined. Ray was fined 250k, but I believe he missed no games.

Ray missed four games. They will start with obstruction and perhaps accessory after the fact. As more facts come in, they may supersede with conspiracy, accessory before the fact or murder. They will likely ask for no bond.

And if Stallworth missed a year, I would say a year's suspension is the minimum Hernandez is looking at.

**ballhawk** · 06-21-2013, 02:11 PM

Ray Lewis never missed any games. He started 16 games in 2000 plus 4 more in the playoffs. He wouldn't have won DPOY if he missed a quarter of the season.