Since Aaron Hernandez was mentioned in negative ways several times during Tom Brady’s roast, his ex-fiance is furious. Shayanna Jenkins, the mother of the late Patriots star’s sole child, expressed her disappointment that her late fiancé was the target of several jokes during the Netflix show. She feels this ultimately made his tragic tale seem trivial. She says, “It’s sad that I’m trying to raise my children in such a cruel world.” Shayanna continued by saying that Even though Aaron is no longer with them a lot of people have opinions about him and his life. Their 11-year-old daughter is still very much a part of her life and is affected by it all.
She adds that since her daughter is now a preteen and has grown up, she will undoubtedly witness what was said about her father on Sunday come from a group of adult men who were amused by his untimely demise and from a person she looked up to. Shayanna believes Aaron ought to have been off-limits during the roast, but he wasn’t. There were plenty of edgy jokes, and expecting comedians to hold back at a roast is wishful thinking, unfortunately.
Aaron Hernandez’s Fiancee Reacts To Tom Brady Roast
Throughout the roast, Tom and other people make several direct and indirect references to Aaron. Julian Edelman, Aaron’s former teammate, also made a hanging joke. Nikki Glaser joked about Aaron wearing a ring around his neck. The jokes garnered gasps from the crowd but were ultimately laughed at. Aaron took his own life in prison after being convicted of murder. It was a dark time for the New England Patriots. They now seem pretty comfortable making jokes about his tragic story.
Tom Brady thought one comic crossed the line. After enduring several jokes about his divorce from his ex-wife Giselle Bundchen, Tom did not take kindly to Jeff Ross’s joke about Patriots owner Robert Kraft. Craft was in legal trouble a couple of years ago for alleged solicitation at a massage parlor where he was believed to be videotaped doing illegal activities. Jeff Ross joked about the “message,” and Tom walked over to him like Will Smith and told him, “Don’t say that sh*t again.” Overall, It seems there were some topics that were off-limits.
Ryan Murphy’s FX series American Sports Story just cast the lead role to play Aaron Hernandez’s fiancee. As exclusively reported by Deadline, Jaylen Barron, the 25-year-old actress best known for Showtime’s Shameless and Free Rein on Netflix, is tapped to play the troubled late NFL star’s better half, Shayanna Jenkins-Hernandez. Murphy’s anthology limited series at the network is the newest project from the American Horror Story creator.
Check this: the story was adapted from the podcast Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc., marking the first run of American Sports Story, which will focus on the meteoric rise and tragic fall of NFL superstar tight end Aaron Hernandez.
Written by Stu Zicherman, the series will dive into the who behind Hernandez, his abrupt death by suicide, and the ensuing infamy that followed. If you forgot, his fiancé Jenkins stood by his side during his trial and subsequent conviction for the murder of his friend Odin Lloyd. Then things got crazier when Hernandez was indicted for a double murder while still on trial for Lloyd’s murder. The indictment stemmed from the wild 2012 double murder of Daniel de Abreu and Safiro Furtado. However, ICYMI Hernandez was acquitted on all charges in 2017. Then, only days after being found not guilty, Hernandez committed suicide after he was found dead in his jail cell.
Barron is also known for playing Trish in the Starz adaptation of Blindspotting. Barron joins a cast alongside Catfish Jean, Tony Yazbeck, Lindsay Mendez, and Patrick Schwarzenegger. Josh Andres Rivera will star as the titular Aaron Hernandez.
DJ Hernandez, the older brother of Aaron Hernandez, was arrested on July 18. Hernandez had been accused of planning a mass shooting, with a woman who lived with Hernandez claiming that he had spent time scouting the campuses of UConn and Brown. Hernandez played for UConn between 2005 and 2007 and for Brown in 2010 and 2011. Furthermore, prior to his arrest, Hernandez had been posting increasingly concerning comments on social media. “Will I kill? Absolutely,” one post read in part. Hernandez had previously been arrested in March after throwing a bag of bricks onto the ESPN campus in Bristol, Connecticut, where Hernandez also lived.
Following the reports from a woman who lived with Hernandez about his planning mass shooting, police moved to apprehend Hernandez. According to the Bristol PD, Hernandez emerged from his home and repeatedly asked the police to shoot him. Additionally, he later had been incapacitated using a stun gun after threatening to kill the on-scene officers. While being transported to a hospital, Hernandez reportedly told officers he planned to kill anyone who had “profited” from his brother. Aaron Hernandez, who took his own life in 2017, played for the University of Florida before joining the New England Patriots.
Hernandez Arrest Video Confirms Suicide By Cop Plea
TMZ has since released the bodycam footage taken during Hernandez’s arrest. Hernandez is seen approaching officers with hands raised and can be heard repeatedly saying “shoot me.” Hernandez is then shot with a taser as he continues to walk towards the arresting officer. As he is being restrained, Hernandez says “It’s not fair, no one listens. I don’t do this shit. Dude, I need your help.” It’s unclear what Hernandez is referring to in that moment.
UConn said in a statement that it determined at the time that there was “no known imminent threat” while Brown issued a statement saying they had no record of Hernandez returning to the campus in recent weeks. As for the next steps, Hernandez will appear in court on August 1. He is facing charges including threatening, breach of peace and failure to appear in court. The latter of those charges stems from a July court date Hernandez skipped in relation to the ESPN incident. Currently, Hernandez is being held in lieu of a $250,000 bond.
Aaron Hernandez is someone who continues to live in infamy as it pertains to the sports world. Overall, he had a huge fall from grace in the early 2010s. After a few great seasons with the New England Patriots, he was accused of murder. Subsequently, the case went to trial and he was convicted. From there, Hernandez went to prison and died by suicide in a gruesome fashion. Although this all happened very quickly, the story has still stuck with NFL fans for years on end.
Recently, Aaron Hernandez’s brother DJ has been in the news. Much of this has to do with a couple of incidents that took place back in March. Firstly, Hernandez was speeding through Connecticut and even engaged in a long police chase. Eventually, he was stopped and arrested before getting hit with some serious charges. Secondly, Hernandez showed up to the ESPN headquarters where he threw a brick with what seemed like a threatening message attached. “It’s about time you all realeyes the affect media has on all family members,” the message read. “Since you’re a world wide leader maybe you could lead how media and messages are delivered brick by brick. Clean it up!”
FOXBORO, MA – DECEMBER 10: Aaron Hernandez #81 of the New England Patriots smiles from the sidelines in the fourth quarter during a game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on December 10, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
According to TMZ, DJ Hernandez was supposed to be in court for the incident on Friday. However, he never showed up. Consequently, an arrest order has been put out, which means he could be headed to jail. At the time of writing this, Hernandez has not responded to the order.
This is a developing story, so be sure to keep it locked to HNHH for the latest news and updates. Also, let us know what you think of all of this, in the comments section below. Hopefully, DJ gets the help that he needs.
Aaron Hernandez remains one of the most infamous players in the history of the NFL. Although, this is not for the best of reasons. As we all remember, he was convicted of murder. Subsequently, he went to prison and eventually died by suicide in 2017. Overall, it was a very sad saga that weighed heavily on his family. Now, his brother DJ is going through his own subset of legal issues, albeit on a much lower scale. For instance, back in March, DJ Hernandez was met by police on two separate occasions.
The first time police came into contact with him was on March 8th during a high-speed chase. Following the chase, Hernandez got hit with one count of failure to drive in a proper lane and one count of failure to use traffic control signals. According to TMZ, DJ has subsequently pled guilty to these charges. However, this was all part of a plea deal. Now, the charges are officially dropped, and Hernandez will only have to pay some fines.
Aaron Hernandez & DJ Have Had Their Issues
New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (#81) loosens up during pre game warmups before a preseason exhibition game against the New Orleans Saints at Gillette Stadium. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
Although, this does not mean he is out of the woods in regard to his legal woes. On March 23rd, the brother of Aaron Hernandez got a misdemeanor charge due to a situation at the ESPN campus in Connecticut. He reportedly threw a brick onto the premises with a note attached to it. The note had something to do with the network’s coverage of his brother. Since that time, he has been told to stay away from the campus, or he could face severe punishment. The trespassing case has yet to be dealt with.
Regardless, this is a very sad story for a multitude of reasons. It is clear that the Aaron Hernandez case has had an effect on his family members. Hopefully, DJ can get the help that he needs. Let us know what you think of this ongoing story, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the sports world. We will always keep you informed.
Yesterday, we reported that the brother of Aaron Hernandez, DJ Hernandez, was arrested in connection with an incident that took place at the ESPN campus in Connecticut. Overall, it was a very sad story as it is clear that it was connected to the DJ’s brother. Hernandez threw a brick onto the ESPN campus with a message about media coverage. It seemed as though DJ was upset with how his brother was portrayed. Moreover, he urged ESPN to change its ways, which made the whole thing feel a bit like a threat.
At the time of the incident, Hernandez was arrested and told to never come back to ESPN. Furthermore, he was hit with a misdemeanor breach of peace charge. It was also reported by TMZ that the police were called to do a welfare check on DJ. That’s when they discovered that he was on his way to ESPN where he eventually committed the aforementioned crime. However, that is not the only time the brother of Aaron Hernandez has found himself at odds with the law.
Aaron Hernandez Family Struggles In Wake Of His Controversy
Aaron Hernandez sits in the courtroom of the Attleboro District Court during his hearing on August 22, 2013 in North Attleboro, Massachusetts. Former New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez has been indicted on a first-degree murder charge for the death of Odin Lloyd. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
Per TMZ, DJ Hernandez was in a police chase back on March 8th. Authorities claim that Hernandez was in the midst of a Bipolar episode and was trying to escape living with his mother. It was quite the scene as DJ sped through red lights and even drove on the grass. His mother acknowledged to police that he had been acting in a bizarre manner and probably needed to get help. Thankfully, police were finally able to arrest Hernandez. Subsequently, he was sent to the hospital prior to being hit with numerous criminal charges.
Overall, this is an unfortunate story. We hope that DJ is able to get help during this very troubling time. This is a developing story, so stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world. Additionally, let us know what you think about all of this, in the comments below.
Aaron Hernandez is one of the most infamous former NFL players ever. As everyone knows by now, he was convicted of murder back in the early 2010s. Overall, he was a phenomenal wide receiver. However, his off-court crimes completely derailed his career. Now, he is the subject of books, documentaries, and various other forms of media. Many are fascinated with him and the circumstances surrounding his death. Consequently, this has led to emotional strife for his family.
For instance, his brother Dennis Hernandez has been going by the name “DJ” so as to not bring attention to who he or his brother is. Unfortunately, DJ has been going through some issues of his own as of late. According to TMZ, he recently found himself at the ESPN campus in Connecticut, where he threw a brick. As per the report, this took place in the afternoon of March 23rd. Police were asked to do a welfare check on DJ where it was then relayed that he had shown up at the ESPN premises.
Brother Defends Aaron Hernandez
New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (#81) runs into the Titan end zone for the first Patriots touchdown of the game in the first quarter of the New England Patriots season opener against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field in Nashville. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
Subsequently, the police found DJ and hit him with a misdemeanor breach of peace charge. Since then, he has been released and will have to go to court next month. As for the brick he threw, it just so happens that he also attached a message. “To all media outlets, it’s about time you all realeyes the affect media has on all family members. Since you’re a world wide leader maybe you could lead how media and messages are delivered brick by brick. Clean it up!” he wrote. Overall, it was quite an ominous message that showcases just how devastating the media coverage of Aaron Hernandez’s case was for his family.
At the time of writing this, the case involving DJ is still developing. Hopefully, Hernandez is able to get the help he needs during this difficult time. We can only imagine the strain everything has put on his family members. Stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.
Six years ago NFL star Aaron Hernandez committed suicide in prison after he was convicted on murder charges. Now his child’s mother, Shayanna Jenkins-Hernandez, is being accused of draining their daughter’s trust fund at fancy clothing stores and college courses.
The fight started in September when Shayanna Jenkins-Hernandez said she couldn’t afford the $10,697 bill for her daughter’s dance lessons.
So the former fiancée of disgraced New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez asked a court-appointed trustee to pay the bill from a trust fund that had been set up for their daughter, Avielle, after Hernandez committed suicide while in prison for murder in 2017.
But the trustee, attorney David Schwartz, said no. By his calculations, Jenkins-Hernandez already was receiving a separate source of funds outside the trust — $150,000 a year or more from Hernandez’s NFL pension and Social Security that was supposed to pay for the 10-year-old’s daily expenses. He couldn’t imagine why she needed more.
Then Schwartz reviewed how Jenkins-Hernandez had been spending the money: $36,858 on clothing, including maternity wear; $39,347 on home goods; $25,577 shopping online; $11,792 in “self care,” including gym fees, and visits to hair and nail salons.
“There is reason to question whether the expenditures were for Avielle’s benefit,” said attorney Robert O’Regan, who is representing Schwartz in the court dispute. “To be fair, this little girl should have a decent life with what her father left for her. No one would complain if there were reasonable expenses. We’re talking about over the top or otherwise unrelated expenses to Avielle.”
Now Schwartz and Jenkins-Hernandez are locked in a battle over who controls the money that remained after the death of Hernandez, who hanged himself in prison after being convicted of murdering Odin Lloyd, the boyfriend of Jenkins-Hernandez’s sister. Just a few days before his death, Hernandez had been acquitted of a separate double murder in the South End.
When Schwartz declined to pay Avielle’s dancing bill, Jenkins-Hernandez promptly asked a Bristol County probate judge to remove him as trustee, arguing he was potentially forcing the child to give up her favorite extracurricular activity. Jenkins-Hernandez, who gave birth to a second daughter by another man in 2018, insists she hasn’t improperly spent money and the money from the trust fund should be available when she needs it.
But Schwartz said Jenkins-Hernandez appears to have broken the rules and he has asked that she be removed as Avielle’s conservator, a court-appointment that allowed her to set up the trust fund Schwartz now administers. If she loses that role, a new conservator would receive Hernandez’s pension and Social Security checks and decide how the money should be spent.
The trust administered by Schwartz paid for her current Rhode Island home and all related expenses, as well as Avielle’s school tuition. Separately, Jenkins-Hernandez directly receives Hernandez’s pension and Social Security payments, although Schwartz said those funds, too, are supposed to be spent exclusively for the benefit of her daughter.
As the conservator for her daughter, Jenkins-Hernandez was supposed to file annual disclosures for the last several years as to how she was spending the money, but Schwartz said she only recently began submitting them.
Schwartz was shocked by what he saw on the expenditure forms: tens of thousands of dollars in what he called “questionable” expenses, such as $4,800 in charges at Harrods Department Store, that seemed to benefit her more than her daughter. She made $29,650 in ATM withdrawals and paid $13,778 in bank charges — mostly overdraft fees.
“There is every reason to question whether and how (Jenkins-Hernandez) is applying the significant resources that should be available to pay for Avielle’s daily needs, including dance lessons, especially since all of her basic housing security and educational expenses are paid from the trust,” wrote O’Regan, a partner in the law firm Burns & Levinson, in a filing submitted on Schwartz’s behalf.
Schwartz was particularly concerned that Jenkins-Hernandez reported spending $39,655 on education — including $3,720 for Bay Path University, a private university in Western Massachusetts.
“Avielle is not in college,” wrote O’Regan, and her school bills are already paid for from the trust.
Jenkins-Hernandez also spent $12,830 on something called “Ask My Accountant.” Neither Jenkins-Hernandez nor her lawyer, would explain what that is or discuss any other specific expenditures.
Going forward, O’Regan argues, Jenkins-Hernandez should no longer be entrusted with funds for her daughter, who is eligible to receive the trust funds when she turns 25. Currently, the fund contains around $700,000.
“I believe that (Jenkins-Hernandez) has been co-mingling the child’s funds with her own,” wrote O’Regan in a court filing. ”I believe that Ms. Jenkins-Hernandez’s ongoing conflict, her almost five-year-long record of excessive expenditures, continuous violation of this court’s decree … and her failure to file an inventory and up to date accounts all indicate that despite what might be her best intentions, Ms. Jenkins-Hernandez is not effectively performing her duties as conservator.”
Shayanna Jenkins-Hernandez, who was engaged to late NFL star Aaron Hernandez, is now being questioned over her spending of his trust fund. The former couple shares a daughter, 10-year-old Avielle.
The former New England Patriots player took his own life in April 2017 while in prison. He was arrested and charged with the murder of his former friend Odin Lloyd. Additionally, he was also accused of participating in a fatal drive-by shooting.
According to People, Jenkins-Hernandez’s lawyers “submitted an invoice for reimbursement from the trust fund to a court-appointed trustee.”
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 12: Shayanna Jenkins sits in the courtroom for the double murder trial of her fiancee, former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez, at Suffolk Superior Court in Boston on Apr. 12, 2017. Hernandez is charged in the July 2012 killings of Daniel de Abreu and Safiro Furtado who he encountered in a Boston nightclub. The former NFL football player already is serving a life sentence in the 2013 killing of semi-professional football player Odin Lloyd. (Photo by Keith Bedford/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
Attorney David Schwartz later denied her request. Jenkins-Hernandez also attempted to remove him as the trusted, saying he was “ keeping Avielle from her hobby.”
Outlined in documents, Jenkins-Hernandez’s spending was then brought into question.
Schwartz’s lawyers reportedly claimed, “There is every reason to question whether and how the Conservator is applying the significant resources that should be available to pay for Avielle’s daily needs, including dance lessons, especially since all of her basic housing security and educational expenses are paid from the Trust.”
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA – AUGUST 22: Aaron Hernandez sits in the courtroom of the Attleboro District Court during his hearing on August 22, 2013 in North Attleboro, Massachusetts. Former New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez has been indicted on a first-degree murder charge for the death of Odin Lloyd. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
The mother previously requested $10,000 for Avielle’s dance lessons.
“Large amounts of money are spent under each category of the Accountings, with little clear identification of how these disbursements benefit Avielle,” docs reportedly revealed.
People alsoshared that docs exhibit specific examples of Jenkins-Hernandez’s spending. It reportedly includes “$10,000 in both entertainment expenses and online shopping, thousands in ‘self-care’ costs, and $12,000 spent at HomeGoods.”
After giving birth to their daughter in 2012, Jenkins-Hernandez had a second daughter in 2018.
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