Aaron Hernandez’s death Wednesday could impact the amount of money he’s owed by the NFL and the New England Patriots.
Hernandez, who played for the Patriots for three seasons, voided his murder conviction by apparently committing suicide during the appeal process of his murder charge of Odin Loyd and gun charge stemming from a double-murder charge. Because Hernandez will not be able to assist the prosecution in the appeal process, the court will vacate all charges, per Massachusetts and federal law.
In other words, the legal loophole could result in some income, paid by the Patriots and the NFL, for Hernandez’s family. And lawyers will explore how much money, if any, they can recoup for their client’s family by inspecting his contract with the Patriots.
