Aaron Hernandez jurors to resume deliberations for 4th day
FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) — Jurors in the murder trial of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez will continue deliberating for a fourth day.
The 12 jurors have spent nearly 16 hours considering whether to convict Hernandez of the June 2013 killing of Odin Lloyd. Lloyd was dating the sister of Hernandez’s fiancee. Hernandez’s lawyer acknowledged the former NFL player was there when Lloyd was killed, but says he didn’t do it.
Deliberations on Friday will end at 1 p.m. due to scheduling issues if jurors have not reached a verdict by then.
Duke freshman Okafor to enter NBA draft
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — No surprise and no suspense from Jahlil Okafor: The Duke freshman is headed to the NBA.
The 6-foot-11 All-American announced his decision Thursday, saying he will fulfill one of his earliest childhood dreams.
“As early as I can remember, I’ve fantasized and dreamed of the day that I could play professional basketball,” Okafor said in a statement issued by the school.
Coach Mike Krzyzewski called it a “great decision.”
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