NFL rising star Aaron Hernandez now set for murder trial

Aaron Hernandez was once one of the New England Patriots’ biggest stars. A tight end who helped land his team a spot in the Super Bowl, he had a $40 million contract and fans willing to shell out $100 apiece for jerseys bearing his name. Today, he goes on trial for murder. Those jerseys have been banned from the courthouse by the judge, a reflection of the sensitivity of the case and the intense interest in it. Hernandez is accused of killing 27-year-old Odin Lloyd, a semiprofessional football player who was dating the sister of Hernandez’s fiancee. More than 1,000 potential jurors are expected to fill out questionnaires today, Monday and Tuesday. – AP